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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.87, 389.79 and 105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.87, 389.79 and 105.76 is: 158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.87 : 389.79 = 105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.87/389.79 = 105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.87x = 389.79 × 105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.87x = 41,222.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,222.19/259.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.63

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