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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.71, 388.97 and 191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.71, 388.97 and 191.06 is: 286.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.71 : 388.97 = 191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.71/388.97 = 191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.71x = 388.97 × 191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.71x = 74,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,316.61/259.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.15

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