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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.44, 389.20 and 86.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.44, 389.20 and 86.08 is: 129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.44 : 389.20 = 86.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.44/389.20 = 86.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.44x = 389.20 × 86.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.44x = 33,502.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,502.34/259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.13

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