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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.74, 389.52 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.74, 389.52 and 137.94 is: 206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.74 : 389.52 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.74/389.52 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.74x = 389.52 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.74x = 53,730.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,730.39/259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.86

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