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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.86, 388.94 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.86, 388.94 and 191.36 is: 286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.86 : 388.94 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.86/388.94 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.86x = 388.94 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.86x = 74,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,427.56/259.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.41

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