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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.84, 389.79 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.84, 389.79 and 138.16 is: 207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.84 : 389.79 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.84/389.79 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.84x = 389.79 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.84x = 53,853.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,853.39/259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.26

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