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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.59, 389.37 and 97.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.59, 389.37 and 97.26 is: 145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.59 : 389.37 = 97.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.59/389.37 = 97.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.59x = 389.37 × 97.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.59x = 37,870.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,870.13/259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.88

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