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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.84, 389.56 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.84, 389.56 and 131.56 is: 197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.84 : 389.56 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.84/389.56 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.84x = 389.56 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.84x = 51,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,250.51/259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.24

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