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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.03, 388.56 and 85.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.03, 388.56 and 85.65 is: 128.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.03 : 388.56 = 85.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.03/388.56 = 85.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.03x = 388.56 × 85.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.03x = 33,280.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,280.16/259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.48

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