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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.37, 388.81 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.37, 388.81 and 105.27 is: 157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.37 : 388.81 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.37/388.81 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.37x = 388.81 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.37x = 40,930.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,930.03/259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.81

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