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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.26, 388.53 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.26, 388.53 and 129.36 is: 193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.26 : 388.53 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.26/388.53 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.26x = 388.53 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.26x = 50,260.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,260.24/259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.86

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