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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.70, 389.57 and 97.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.70, 389.57 and 97.52 is: 146.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.70 : 389.57 = 97.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.70/389.57 = 97.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.70x = 389.57 × 97.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.70x = 37,988.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,988.43/259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.28

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