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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.71, 389.52 and 97.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.71, 389.52 and 97.35 is: 146.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.71 : 389.52 = 97.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.71/389.52 = 97.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.71x = 389.52 × 97.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.71x = 37,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,919.77/259.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.01

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