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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.00, 388.56 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.00, 388.56 and 114.76 is: 172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.00 : 388.56 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.00/388.56 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.00x = 388.56 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.00x = 44,588.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,588.63/259.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.16

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