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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.39, 389.08 and 86.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.39, 389.08 and 86.07 is: 129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.39 : 389.08 = 86.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.39/389.08 = 86.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.39x = 389.08 × 86.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.39x = 33,488.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,488.12/259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.10

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