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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.80, 389.78 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.80, 389.78 and 155.66 is: 233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.80 : 389.78 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.80/389.78 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.80x = 389.78 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.80x = 60,670.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,670.43/259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.53

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