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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.19, 389.09 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.19, 389.09 and 129.30 is: 194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.19 : 389.09 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.19/389.09 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.19x = 389.09 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.19x = 50,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,309.34/259.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.10

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