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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.87, 389.53 and 105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.87, 389.53 and 105.70 is: 158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.87 : 389.53 = 105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.87/389.53 = 105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.87x = 389.53 × 105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.87x = 41,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,173.32/259.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.44

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