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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 389.10 and 97.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 389.10 and 97.14 is: 145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 389.10 = 97.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/389.10 = 97.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 389.10 × 97.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 37,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,797.17/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.62

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