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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.71, 389.76 and 156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.71, 389.76 and 156.69 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.71 : 389.76 = 156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.71/389.76 = 156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.71x = 389.76 × 156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.71x = 61,071.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,071.49/259.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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