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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.83, 389.56 and 97.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.83, 389.56 and 97.47 is: 146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.83 : 389.56 = 97.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.83/389.56 = 97.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.83x = 389.56 × 97.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.83x = 37,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,968.22/259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.13

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