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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.89, 389.85 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.89, 389.85 and 97.56 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.89 : 389.85 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.89/389.85 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.89x = 389.85 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.89x = 38,033.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,033.77/259.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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