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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.93, 389.90 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.93, 389.90 and 95.43 is: 143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.93 : 389.90 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.93/389.90 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.93x = 389.90 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.93x = 37,208.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,208.16/259.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.15

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