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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.40, 389.18 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.40, 389.18 and 137.77 is: 206.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.40 : 389.18 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.40/389.18 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.40x = 389.18 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.40x = 53,616.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,616.70/259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.69

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