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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.25, 389.15 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.25, 389.15 and 131 is: 196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.25 : 389.15 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.25/389.15 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.25x = 389.15 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.25x = 50,978.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,978.65/259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.64

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