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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.14, 388.57 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.14, 388.57 and 194.88 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.14 : 388.57 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.14/388.57 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.14x = 388.57 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.14x = 75,721.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,721.60/259.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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