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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.91, 389.91 and 86.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.91, 389.91 and 86.55 is: 129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.91 : 389.91 = 86.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.91/389.91 = 86.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.91x = 389.91 × 86.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.91x = 33,744.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,744.33/259.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.83

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