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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.55, 389.45 and 137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.55, 389.45 and 137.82 is: 206.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.55 : 389.45 = 137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.55/389.45 = 137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.55x = 389.45 × 137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.55x = 53,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,673.31/259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.80

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