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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.69, 389.59 and 86.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.69, 389.59 and 86.35 is: 129.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.69 : 389.59 = 86.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.69/389.59 = 86.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.69x = 389.59 × 86.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.69x = 33,639.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,639.15/259.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.54

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