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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.93, 390.02 and 105.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.93, 390.02 and 105.93 is: 158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.93 : 390.02 = 105.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.93/390.02 = 105.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.93x = 390.02 × 105.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.93x = 41,315.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,315.39/259.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.95

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