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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.18, 388.20 and 128.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.18, 388.20 and 128.98 is: 193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.18 : 388.20 = 128.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.18/388.20 = 128.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.18x = 388.20 × 128.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.18x = 50,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,070.04/259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.19

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