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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.20, 389.16 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.20, 389.16 and 255.60 is: 383.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.20 : 389.16 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.20/389.16 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.20x = 389.16 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.20x = 99,469.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,469.30/259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.76

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