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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.53, 389.19 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.53, 389.19 and 94.95 is: 142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.53 : 389.19 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.53/389.19 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.53x = 389.19 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.53x = 36,953.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,953.59/259.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.39

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