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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.99, 389.13 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.99, 389.13 and 191.48 is: 286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.99 : 389.13 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.99/389.13 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.99x = 389.13 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.99x = 74,510.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,510.61/259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.60

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