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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.85, 389.21 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.85, 389.21 and 191.97 is: 287.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.85 : 389.21 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.85/389.21 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.85x = 389.21 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.85x = 74,716.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,716.64/259.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.54

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