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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.67, 389.40 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.67, 389.40 and 137.90 is: 206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.67 : 389.40 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.67/389.40 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.67x = 389.40 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.67x = 53,698.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,698.26/259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.79

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