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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.75, 389.59 and 97.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.75, 389.59 and 97.41 is: 146.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.75 : 389.59 = 97.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.75/389.59 = 97.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.75x = 389.59 × 97.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.75x = 37,949.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,949.96/259.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.10

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