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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.76, 389.64 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.76, 389.64 and 146.48 is: 219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.76 : 389.64 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.76/389.64 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.76x = 389.64 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.76x = 57,074.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,074.47/259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.72

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