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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.67, 389.25 and 97.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.67, 389.25 and 97.31 is: 145.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.67 : 389.25 = 97.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.67/389.25 = 97.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.67x = 389.25 × 97.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.67x = 37,877.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,877.92/259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.87

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