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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.23, 388 and 190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.23, 388 and 190.73 is: 285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.23 : 388 = 190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.23/388 = 190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.23x = 388 × 190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.23x = 74,003.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,003.24/259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.47

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