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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.37, 388.94 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.37, 388.94 and 88.25 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.37 : 388.94 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.37/388.94 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.37x = 388.94 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.37x = 34,323.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,323.51/259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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