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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.50, 389.25 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.50, 389.25 and 88.50 is: 132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.50 : 389.25 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.50/389.25 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.50x = 389.25 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.50x = 34,448.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,448.63/259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.75

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