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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.22, 388.98 and 94.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.22, 388.98 and 94.72 is: 142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.22 : 388.98 = 94.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.22/388.98 = 94.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.22x = 388.98 × 94.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.22x = 36,843.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,843.21/259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.13

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