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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.20, 388.08 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.20, 388.08 and 130.68 is: 195.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.20 : 388.08 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.20/388.08 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.20x = 388.08 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.20x = 50,714.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,714.29/259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.66

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