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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.46, 389.31 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.46, 389.31 and 105.49 is: 158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.46 : 389.31 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.46/389.31 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.46x = 389.31 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.46x = 41,067.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,067.34/259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.28

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