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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.36, 389.04 and 66.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.36, 389.04 and 66.98 is: 100.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.36 : 389.04 = 66.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.36/389.04 = 66.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.36x = 389.04 × 66.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.36x = 26,057.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,057.56/259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.47

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