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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.48, 389.32 and 97.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.48, 389.32 and 97.18 is: 145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.48 : 389.32 = 97.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.48/389.32 = 97.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.48x = 389.32 × 97.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.48x = 37,832.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,832.90/259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.80

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