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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.87, 389.80 and 67.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.87, 389.80 and 67.49 is: 101.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.87 : 389.80 = 67.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.87/389.80 = 67.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.87x = 389.80 × 67.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.87x = 26,308.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,308.75/259.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.24

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