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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.74, 389.69 and 97.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.74, 389.69 and 97.45 is: 146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.74 : 389.69 = 97.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.74/389.69 = 97.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.74x = 389.69 × 97.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.74x = 37,975.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,975.53/259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.20

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