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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.29, 388.92 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.29, 388.92 and 88.29 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.29 : 388.92 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.29/388.92 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.29x = 388.92 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.29x = 34,337.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,337.75/259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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