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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.43, 388.54 and 156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.43, 388.54 and 156.48 is: 234.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.43 : 388.54 = 156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.43/388.54 = 156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.43x = 388.54 × 156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.43x = 60,797.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,797.96/259.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.36

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