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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.38, 388.95 and 97.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.38, 388.95 and 97.02 is: 145.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.38 : 388.95 = 97.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.38/388.95 = 97.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.38x = 388.95 × 97.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.38x = 37,735.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,735.93/259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.49

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