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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.55, 389.61 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.55, 389.61 and 190.86 is: 286.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.55 : 389.61 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.55/389.61 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.55x = 389.61 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.55x = 74,359.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,359.50/259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.49

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