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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.93, 389.83 and 129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.93, 389.83 and 129.90 is: 194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.93 : 389.83 = 129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.93/389.83 = 129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.93x = 389.83 × 129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.93x = 50,638.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,638.92/259.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.82

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