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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.49, 388.83 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.49, 388.83 and 156.53 is: 234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.49 : 388.83 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.49/388.83 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.49x = 388.83 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.49x = 60,863.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,863.56/259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.55

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