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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.46, 388.98 and 97.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.46, 388.98 and 97.04 is: 145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.46 : 388.98 = 97.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.46/388.98 = 97.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.46x = 388.98 × 97.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.46x = 37,746.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,746.62/259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.48

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