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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.34, 389.02 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.34, 389.02 and 130.94 is: 196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.34 : 389.02 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.34/389.02 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.34x = 389.02 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.34x = 50,938.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,938.28/259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.42

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