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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.41, 388.82 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.41, 388.82 and 96.93 is: 145.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.41 : 388.82 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.41/388.82 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.41x = 388.82 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.41x = 37,687.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,687.84/259.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.28

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