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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.90, 389.56 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.90, 389.56 and 97.49 is: 146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.90 : 389.56 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.90/389.56 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.90x = 389.56 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.90x = 37,978.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,978.20/259.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.13

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