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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.87, 389.82 and 97.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.87, 389.82 and 97.55 is: 146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.87 : 389.82 = 97.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.87/389.82 = 97.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.87x = 389.82 × 97.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.87x = 38,027.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,027.55/259.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.33

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