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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.08, 387.07 and 192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.08, 387.07 and 192.90 is: 288.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.08 : 387.07 = 192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.08/387.07 = 192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.08x = 387.07 × 192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.08x = 74,665.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,665.80/259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.20

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