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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.43, 388.85 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.43, 388.85 and 105.27 is: 157.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.43 : 388.85 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.43/388.85 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.43x = 388.85 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.43x = 40,933.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,933.71/259.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.79

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