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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.76, 389.80 and 97.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.76, 389.80 and 97.46 is: 146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.76 : 389.80 = 97.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.76/389.80 = 97.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.76x = 389.80 × 97.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.76x = 37,987.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,987.72/259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.24

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