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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.75, 389.85 and 137.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.75, 389.85 and 137.85 is: 206.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.75 : 389.85 = 137.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.75/389.85 = 137.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.75x = 389.85 × 137.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.75x = 53,740.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,740.82/259.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.89

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