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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.98, 390.09 and 97.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.98, 390.09 and 97.65 is: 146.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.98 : 390.09 = 97.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.98/390.09 = 97.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.98x = 390.09 × 97.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.98x = 38,092.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,092.29/259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.52

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