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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.99, 389.49 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.99, 389.49 and 195.16 is: 292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.99 : 389.49 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.99/389.49 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.99x = 389.49 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.99x = 76,012.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,012.87/259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.37

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