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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.67, 389.66 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.67, 389.66 and 156.98 is: 235.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.67 : 389.66 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.67/389.66 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.67x = 389.66 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.67x = 61,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,166.09/259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.56

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