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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.60, 389.46 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.60, 389.46 and 129.66 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.60 : 389.46 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.60/389.46 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.60x = 389.46 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.60x = 50,496.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,496.41/259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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