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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.35, 388.46 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.35, 388.46 and 191.48 is: 286.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.35 : 388.46 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.35/388.46 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.35x = 388.46 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.35x = 74,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,379.42/259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.79

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