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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.01, 388.61 and 114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.01, 388.61 and 114.63 is: 171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.01 : 388.61 = 114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.01/388.61 = 114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.01x = 388.61 × 114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.01x = 44,546.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,546.36/259.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.99

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