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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.78, 389.56 and 97.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.78, 389.56 and 97.35 is: 145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.78 : 389.56 = 97.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.78/389.56 = 97.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.78x = 389.56 × 97.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.78x = 37,924.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,924.34/259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.99

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