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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.13, 388.76 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.13, 388.76 and 129.13 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.13 : 388.76 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.13/388.76 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.13x = 388.76 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.13x = 50,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,200.58/259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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