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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.64, 389.43 and 67.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.64, 389.43 and 67.26 is: 100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.64 : 389.43 = 67.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.64/389.43 = 67.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.64x = 389.43 × 67.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.64x = 26,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,193.06/259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.88

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