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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.92, 389.57 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.92, 389.57 and 105.77 is: 158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.92 : 389.57 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.92/389.57 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.92x = 389.57 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.92x = 41,203.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,203.14/259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.52

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