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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.80, 389.79 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.80, 389.79 and 97.50 is: 146.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.80 : 389.79 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.80/389.79 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.80x = 389.79 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.80x = 38,004.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,004.53/259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.28

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