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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.44, 389.16 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.44, 389.16 and 97.13 is: 145.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.44 : 389.16 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.44/389.16 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.44x = 389.16 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.44x = 37,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,797.17/259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.69

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