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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.35, 389.07 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.35, 389.07 and 129.33 is: 194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.35 : 389.07 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.35/389.07 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.35x = 389.07 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.35x = 50,316.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,316.75/259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.01

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