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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.61, 389.58 and 97.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.61, 389.58 and 97.29 is: 146.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.61 : 389.58 = 97.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.61/389.58 = 97.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.61x = 389.58 × 97.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.61x = 37,902.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,902.24/259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.00

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