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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.45, 388.94 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.45, 388.94 and 137.80 is: 206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.45 : 388.94 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.45/388.94 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.45x = 388.94 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.45x = 53,593.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,593.99/259.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.57

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