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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.26, 388.08 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.26, 388.08 and 190.86 is: 285.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.26 : 388.08 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.26/388.08 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.26x = 388.08 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.26x = 74,068.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,068.95/259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.69

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