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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.55, 388.82 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.55, 388.82 and 156.53 is: 234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.55 : 388.82 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.55/388.82 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.55x = 388.82 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.55x = 60,861.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,861.21/259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.49

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