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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259, 388.68 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259, 388.68 and 114.76 is: 172.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259 : 388.68 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259/388.68 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259x = 388.68 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259x = 44,604.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,604.92/259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.22

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