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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.70, 389.27 and 105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.70, 389.27 and 105.73 is: 158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.70 : 389.27 = 105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.70/389.27 = 105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.70x = 389.27 × 105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.70x = 41,156.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,156.81/259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.48

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