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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.41, 388.99 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.41, 388.99 and 137.64 is: 206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.41 : 388.99 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.41/388.99 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.41x = 388.99 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.41x = 53,540.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,540.58/259.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.39

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