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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.13, 388.89 and 190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.13, 388.89 and 190.84 is: 286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.13 : 388.89 = 190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.13/388.89 = 190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.13x = 388.89 × 190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.13x = 74,215.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,215.77/259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.40

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