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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.63, 389.35 and 86.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.63, 389.35 and 86.26 is: 129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.63 : 389.35 = 86.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.63/389.35 = 86.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.63x = 389.35 × 86.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.63x = 33,585.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,585.33/259.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.36

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