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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.01, 388.24 and 129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.01, 388.24 and 129.11 is: 193.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.01 : 388.24 = 129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.01/388.24 = 129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.01x = 388.24 × 129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.01x = 50,125.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,125.51/259.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.52

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