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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.73, 389.69 and 138.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.73, 389.69 and 138.09 is: 207.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.73 : 389.69 = 138.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.73/389.69 = 138.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.73x = 389.69 × 138.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.73x = 53,812.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,812.29/259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.19

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