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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.25, 388.88 and 85.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.25, 388.88 and 85.93 is: 128.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.25 : 388.88 = 85.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.25/388.88 = 85.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.25x = 388.88 × 85.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.25x = 33,416.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,416.50/259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.90

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