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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.35, 388.53 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.35, 388.53 and 137.67 is: 206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.35 : 388.53 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.35/388.53 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.35x = 388.53 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.35x = 53,488.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,488.93/259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.24

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