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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.68, 389.04 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.68, 389.04 and 156.96 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.68 : 389.04 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.68/389.04 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.68x = 389.04 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.68x = 61,063.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,063.72/259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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