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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.66, 388.97 and 156.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.66, 388.97 and 156.63 is: 234.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.66 : 388.97 = 156.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.66/388.97 = 156.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.66x = 388.97 × 156.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.66x = 60,924.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,924.37/259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.63

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