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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.81, 389.72 and 259.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.81, 389.72 and 259.43 is: 389.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.81 : 389.72 = 259.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.81/389.72 = 259.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.81x = 389.72 × 259.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.81x = 101,101.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,101.81/259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.14

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