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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.88, 389.25 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.88, 389.25 and 191.52 is: 286.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.88 : 389.25 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.88/389.25 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.88x = 389.25 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.88x = 74,549.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,549.16/259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.87

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