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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.93, 389.78 and 97.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.93, 389.78 and 97.52 is: 146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.93 : 389.78 = 97.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.93/389.78 = 97.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.93x = 389.78 × 97.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.93x = 38,011.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,011.35/259.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.24

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