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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.54, 389.18 and 83.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.54, 389.18 and 83.79 is: 125.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.54 : 389.18 = 83.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.54/389.18 = 83.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.54x = 389.18 × 83.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.54x = 32,609.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,609.60/259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.65

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