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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.12, 388.44 and 88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.12, 388.44 and 88 is: 131.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.12 : 388.44 = 88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.12/388.44 = 88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.12x = 388.44 × 88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.12x = 34,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,182.72/259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.92

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