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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.92, 389.62 and 129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.92, 389.62 and 129.72 is: 194.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.92 : 389.62 = 129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.92/389.62 = 129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.92x = 389.62 × 129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.92x = 50,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,541.18/259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.45

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