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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.08, 388.70 and 187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.08, 388.70 and 187.40 is: 281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.08 : 388.70 = 187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.08/388.70 = 187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.08x = 388.70 × 187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.08x = 72,842.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,842.38/259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.16

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