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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.99, 390.03 and 130.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.99, 390.03 and 130.00 is: 195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.99 : 390.03 = 130.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.99/390.03 = 130.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.99x = 390.03 × 130.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.99x = 50,702.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,702.05/259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.01

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