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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.60, 389.04 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.60, 389.04 and 195.40 is: 292.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.60 : 389.04 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.60/389.04 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.60x = 389.04 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.60x = 76,018.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,018.42/259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.83

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