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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.38, 389.18 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.38, 389.18 and 129.51 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.38 : 389.18 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.38/389.18 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.38x = 389.18 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.38x = 50,402.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,402.70/259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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