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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.48, 389.16 and 86.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.48, 389.16 and 86.14 is: 129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.48 : 389.16 = 86.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.48/389.16 = 86.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.48x = 389.16 × 86.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.48x = 33,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,522.24/259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.19

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