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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.59, 389.39 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.59, 389.39 and 131.19 is: 196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.59 : 389.39 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.59/389.39 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.59x = 389.39 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.59x = 51,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,083.42/259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.79

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