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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.37, 389.02 and 97.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.37, 389.02 and 97.03 is: 145.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.37 : 389.02 = 97.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.37/389.02 = 97.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.37x = 389.02 × 97.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.37x = 37,747.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,747.04/259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.53

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