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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.49, 388.38 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.49, 388.38 and 190.98 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.49 : 388.38 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.49/388.38 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.49x = 388.38 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.49x = 74,172.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,172.81/259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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