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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.17, 388.23 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.17, 388.23 and 128.78 is: 192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.17 : 388.23 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.17/388.23 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.17x = 388.23 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.17x = 49,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,995.29/259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.91

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