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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.45, 389.16 and 86.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.45, 389.16 and 86.13 is: 129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.45 : 389.16 = 86.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.45/389.16 = 86.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.45x = 389.16 × 86.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.45x = 33,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,518.35/259.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.19

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