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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.94, 389.66 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.94, 389.66 and 97.50 is: 146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.94 : 389.66 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.94/389.66 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.94x = 389.66 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.94x = 37,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,991.36/259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.16

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