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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.90, 389.86 and 88.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.90, 389.86 and 88.90 is: 133.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.90 : 389.86 = 88.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.90/389.86 = 88.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.90x = 389.86 × 88.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.90x = 34,658.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,658.55/259.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.35

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