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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.35, 388.52 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.35, 388.52 and 137.31 is: 205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.35 : 388.52 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.35/388.52 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.35x = 388.52 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.35x = 53,346.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,346.99/259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.69

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