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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.39, 389.19 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.39, 389.19 and 88.39 is: 132.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.39 : 389.19 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.39/389.19 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.39x = 389.19 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.39x = 34,400.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,400.50/259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.62

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