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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.54, 389.10 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.54, 389.10 and 191.44 is: 287.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.54 : 389.10 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.54/389.10 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.54x = 389.10 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.54x = 74,489.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,489.30/259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.01

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