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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.49, 388.89 and 97.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.49, 388.89 and 97.02 is: 145.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.49 : 388.89 = 97.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.49/388.89 = 97.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.49x = 388.89 × 97.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.49x = 37,730.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,730.11/259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.40

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