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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.66, 389.02 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.66, 389.02 and 156.80 is: 234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.66 : 389.02 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.66/389.02 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.66x = 389.02 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.66x = 60,998.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,998.34/259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.92

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