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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.60, 389.65 and 194.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.60, 389.65 and 194.37 is: 291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.60 : 389.65 = 194.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.60/389.65 = 194.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.60x = 389.65 × 194.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.60x = 75,736.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,736.27/259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.74

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