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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.28, 389.08 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.28, 389.08 and 131.04 is: 196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.28 : 389.08 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.28/389.08 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.28x = 389.08 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.28x = 50,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,985.04/259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.64

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