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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.79, 389.60 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.79, 389.60 and 88.75 is: 133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.79 : 389.60 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.79/389.60 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.79x = 389.60 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.79x = 34,577
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,577/259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.10

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