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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.61, 389.07 and 97.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.61, 389.07 and 97.07 is: 145.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.61 : 389.07 = 97.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.61/389.07 = 97.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.61x = 389.07 × 97.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.61x = 37,765.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,765.08/259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.47

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