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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.41, 388.83 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.41, 388.83 and 137.37 is: 205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.41 : 388.83 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.41/388.83 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.41x = 388.83 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.41x = 53,413.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,413.58/259.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.90

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