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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.48, 388.74 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.48, 388.74 and 190.22 is: 284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.48 : 388.74 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.48/388.74 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.48x = 388.74 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.48x = 73,946.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,946.12/259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.98

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