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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.34, 388.87 and 105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.34, 388.87 and 105.14 is: 157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.34 : 388.87 = 105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.34/388.87 = 105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.34x = 388.87 × 105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.34x = 40,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,885.79/259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.65

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