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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.40, 389.22 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.40, 389.22 and 255.08 is: 382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.40 : 389.22 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.40/389.22 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.40x = 389.22 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.40x = 99,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,282.24/259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.74

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