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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.54, 389.45 and 97.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.54, 389.45 and 97.27 is: 145.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.54 : 389.45 = 97.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.54/389.45 = 97.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.54x = 389.45 × 97.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.54x = 37,881.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,881.80/259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.96

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