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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.63, 389.21 and 97.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.63, 389.21 and 97.27 is: 145.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.63 : 389.21 = 97.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.63/389.21 = 97.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.63x = 389.21 × 97.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.63x = 37,858.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,858.46/259.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.82

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