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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.49, 389.24 and 67.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.49, 389.24 and 67.12 is: 100.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.49 : 389.24 = 67.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.49/389.24 = 67.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.49x = 389.24 × 67.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.49x = 26,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,124.48/259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.68

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