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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.99, 390.54 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.99, 390.54 and 157.32 is: 236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.99 : 390.54 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.99/390.54 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.99x = 390.54 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.99x = 61,440.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,440.34/259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.32

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