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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 389.22 and 97.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 389.22 and 97.12 is: 145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 389.22 = 97.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/389.22 = 97.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 389.22 × 97.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 37,801.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,801.05/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.64

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