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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.44, 388.61 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.44, 388.61 and 194.50 is: 291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.44 : 388.61 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.44/388.61 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.44x = 388.61 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.44x = 75,584.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,584.65/259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.34

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