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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.51, 388.59 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.51, 388.59 and 137.50 is: 205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.51 : 388.59 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.51/388.59 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.51x = 388.59 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.51x = 53,429.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,429.18/259.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.89

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