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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.70, 389.56 and 67.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.70, 389.56 and 67.33 is: 100.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.70 : 389.56 = 67.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.70/389.56 = 67.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.70x = 389.56 × 67.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.70x = 26,227.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,227.76/259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.99

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