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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.72, 389.60 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.72, 389.60 and 95.16 is: 142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.72 : 389.60 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.72/389.60 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.72x = 389.60 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.72x = 37,074.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,074.34/259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.75

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