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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.76, 389.50 and 97.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.76, 389.50 and 97.32 is: 145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.76 : 389.50 = 97.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.76/389.50 = 97.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.76x = 389.50 × 97.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.76x = 37,906.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,906.14/259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.93

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