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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.24, 388.82 and 85.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.24, 388.82 and 85.90 is: 128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.24 : 388.82 = 85.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.24/388.82 = 85.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.24x = 388.82 × 85.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.24x = 33,399.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,399.64/259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.84

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