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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.00, 387.29 and 193.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.00, 387.29 and 193.23 is: 288.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.00 : 387.29 = 193.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.00/387.29 = 193.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.00x = 387.29 × 193.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.00x = 74,836.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,836.53/259.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.95

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