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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.51, 389.44 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.51, 389.44 and 129.40 is: 194.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.51 : 389.44 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.51/389.44 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.51x = 389.44 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.51x = 50,393.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,393.54/259.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.19

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