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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.73, 389.46 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.73, 389.46 and 95.13 is: 142.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.73 : 389.46 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.73/389.46 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.73x = 389.46 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.73x = 37,049.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,049.33/259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.65

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