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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.50, 389.25 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.50, 389.25 and 107.50 is: 161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.50 : 389.25 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.50/389.25 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.50x = 389.25 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.50x = 41,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,844.38/259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.25

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