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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.01, 388.48 and 76.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.01, 388.48 and 76.37 is: 114.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.01 : 388.48 = 76.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.01/388.48 = 76.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.01x = 388.48 × 76.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.01x = 29,668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,668.22/259.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.54

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