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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.40, 388.96 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.40, 388.96 and 178.32 is: 267.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.40 : 388.96 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.40/388.96 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.40x = 388.96 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.40x = 69,359.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,359.35/259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.38

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