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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.68, 389.24 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.68, 389.24 and 190.80 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.68 : 389.24 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.68/389.24 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.68x = 389.24 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.68x = 74,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,266.99/259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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