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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.19, 388.68 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.19, 388.68 and 94.64 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.19 : 388.68 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.19/388.68 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.19x = 388.68 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.19x = 36,782.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,782.73/259.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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