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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.21, 388.67 and 85.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.21, 388.67 and 85.83 is: 128.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.21 : 388.67 = 85.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.21/388.67 = 85.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.21x = 388.67 × 85.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.21x = 33,359.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,359.55/259.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.70

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