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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.64, 389.31 and 129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.64, 389.31 and 129.49 is: 194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.64 : 389.31 = 129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.64/389.31 = 129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.64x = 389.31 × 129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.64x = 50,409.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,409.81/259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.15

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