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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.52, 388.92 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.52, 388.92 and 131.12 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.52 : 388.92 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.52/388.92 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.52x = 388.92 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.52x = 50,995.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,995.19/259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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