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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.02, 388.60 and 76.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.02, 388.60 and 76.42 is: 114.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.02 : 388.60 = 76.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.02/388.60 = 76.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.02x = 388.60 × 76.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.02x = 29,696.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,696.81/259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.65

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