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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.89, 389.82 and 145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.89, 389.82 and 145.89 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.89 : 389.82 = 145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.89/389.82 = 145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.89x = 389.82 × 145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.89x = 56,870.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,870.84/259.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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