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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.34, 388.85 and 129.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.34, 388.85 and 129.05 is: 193.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.34 : 388.85 = 129.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.34/388.85 = 129.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.34x = 388.85 × 129.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.34x = 50,179.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,179.47/259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.49

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