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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.85, 389.42 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.85, 389.42 and 95.16 is: 142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.85 : 389.42 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.85/389.42 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.85x = 389.42 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.85x = 37,056.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,056.36/259.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.61

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