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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.50, 388.73 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.50, 388.73 and 156.72 is: 234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.50 : 388.73 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.50/388.73 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.50x = 388.73 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.50x = 60,920.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,920.98/259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.76

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