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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.98, 389.97 and 67.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.98, 389.97 and 67.61 is: 101.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.98 : 389.97 = 67.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.98/389.97 = 67.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.98x = 389.97 × 67.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.98x = 26,363.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,363.92/259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.41

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