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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.32, 388.95 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.32, 388.95 and 88.32 is: 132.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.32 : 388.95 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.32/388.95 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.32x = 388.95 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.32x = 34,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,352.06/259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.47

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