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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.92, 389.10 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.92, 389.10 and 137.88 is: 206.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.92 : 389.10 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.92/389.10 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.92x = 389.10 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.92x = 53,649.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,649.11/259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.41

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