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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.12, 388.08 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.12, 388.08 and 128.72 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.12 : 388.08 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.12/388.08 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.12x = 388.08 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.12x = 49,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,953.66/259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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