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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.34, 389.13 and 191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.34, 389.13 and 191.43 is: 287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.34 : 389.13 = 191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.34/389.13 = 191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.34x = 389.13 × 191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.34x = 74,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,490.44/259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.24

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