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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.66, 389.18 and 156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.66, 389.18 and 156.88 is: 235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.66 : 389.18 = 156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.66/389.18 = 156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.66x = 389.18 × 156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.66x = 61,054.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,054.56/259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.13

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