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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 434.14 and 259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 434.14 and 259 is: 388.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 434.14 = 259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/434.14 = 259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 434.14 × 259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 112,442.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,442.26/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.00

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