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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.79, 389.73 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.79, 389.73 and 97.49 is: 146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.79 : 389.73 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.79/389.73 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.79x = 389.73 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.79x = 37,993.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,993.38/259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.25

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