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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.75, 389.53 and 86.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.75, 389.53 and 86.37 is: 129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.75 : 389.53 = 86.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.75/389.53 = 86.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.75x = 389.53 × 86.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.75x = 33,643.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,643.71/259.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.52

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