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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.59, 389.28 and 97.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.59, 389.28 and 97.16 is: 145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.59 : 389.28 = 97.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.59/389.28 = 97.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.59x = 389.28 × 97.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.59x = 37,821.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,821.96/259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.70

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