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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.62, 389.63 and 136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.62, 389.63 and 136.09 is: 204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.62 : 389.63 = 136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.62/389.63 = 136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.62x = 389.63 × 136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.62x = 53,024.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,024.75/259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.24

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