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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.02, 388.59 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.02, 388.59 and 114.75 is: 172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.02 : 388.59 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.02/388.59 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.02x = 388.59 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.02x = 44,590.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,590.70/259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.15

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