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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.65, 389.57 and 137.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.65, 389.57 and 137.85 is: 206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.65 : 389.57 = 137.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.65/389.57 = 137.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.65x = 389.57 × 137.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.65x = 53,701.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,701.54/259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.82

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