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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.88, 389.79 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.88, 389.79 and 105.75 is: 158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.88 : 389.79 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.88/389.79 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.88x = 389.79 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.88x = 41,220.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,220.29/259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.62

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