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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.93, 389.94 and 86.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.93, 389.94 and 86.59 is: 129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.93 : 389.94 = 86.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.93/389.94 = 86.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.93x = 389.94 × 86.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.93x = 33,764.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,764.90/259.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.90

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