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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.73, 389.57 and 86.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.73, 389.57 and 86.39 is: 129.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.73 : 389.57 = 86.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.73/389.57 = 86.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.73x = 389.57 × 86.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.73x = 33,654.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,654.95/259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.58

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