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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.60, 389.06 and 105.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.60, 389.06 and 105.35 is: 157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.60 : 389.06 = 105.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.60/389.06 = 105.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.60x = 389.06 × 105.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.60x = 40,985.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,985.53/259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.88

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