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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.77, 389.67 and 188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.77, 389.67 and 188.10 is: 282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.77 : 389.67 = 188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.77/389.67 = 188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.77x = 389.67 × 188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.77x = 73,296.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,296.93/259.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.16

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