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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.97, 389.96 and 67.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.97, 389.96 and 67.59 is: 101.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.97 : 389.96 = 67.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.97/389.96 = 67.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.97x = 389.96 × 67.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.97x = 26,358.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,358.52/259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.39

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