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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.68, 389.27 and 137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.68, 389.27 and 137.57 is: 206.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.68 : 389.27 = 137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.68/389.27 = 137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.68x = 389.27 × 137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.68x = 53,551.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,551.87/259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.22

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