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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.89, 389.75 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.89, 389.75 and 105.78 is: 158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.89 : 389.75 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.89/389.75 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.89x = 389.75 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.89x = 41,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,225.28/259.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.63

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