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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.44, 389.16 and 67.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.44, 389.16 and 67.06 is: 100.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.44 : 389.16 = 67.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.44/389.16 = 67.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.44x = 389.16 × 67.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.44x = 26,097.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,097.07/259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.59

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