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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.48, 389.08 and 86.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.48, 389.08 and 86.10 is: 129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.48 : 389.08 = 86.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.48/389.08 = 86.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.48x = 389.08 × 86.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.48x = 33,500.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,500.14/259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.10

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