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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.94, 389.52 and 191.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.94, 389.52 and 191.90 is: 287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.94 : 389.52 = 191.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.94/389.52 = 191.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.94x = 389.52 × 191.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.94x = 74,748.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,748.89/259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.56

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