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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.65, 389.51 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.65, 389.51 and 95.10 is: 142.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.65 : 389.51 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.65/389.51 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.65x = 389.51 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.65x = 37,041.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,041.93/259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.66

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