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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.81, 389.47 and 97.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.81, 389.47 and 97.45 is: 146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.81 : 389.47 = 97.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.81/389.47 = 97.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.81x = 389.47 × 97.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.81x = 37,953.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,953.85/259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.08

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