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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.64, 389.24 and 97.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.64, 389.24 and 97.23 is: 145.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.64 : 389.24 = 97.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.64/389.24 = 97.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.64x = 389.24 × 97.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.64x = 37,845.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,845.81/259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.76

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