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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.11, 388.67 and 88.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.11, 388.67 and 88.11 is: 132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.11 : 388.67 = 88.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.11/388.67 = 88.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.11x = 388.67 × 88.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.11x = 34,245.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,245.71/259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.17

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