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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.66, 389.37 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.66, 389.37 and 137.90 is: 206.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.66 : 389.37 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.66/389.37 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.66x = 389.37 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.66x = 53,692.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,692.18/259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.78

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