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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.93, 390.09 and 191.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.93, 390.09 and 191.63 is: 287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.93 : 390.09 = 191.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.93/390.09 = 191.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.93x = 390.09 × 191.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.93x = 74,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,752.95/259.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.59

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