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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 389.40 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 389.40 and 88.56 is: 132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 389.40 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/389.40 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 389.40 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 34,485.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,485.26/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.86

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