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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.04, 388.61 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.04, 388.61 and 114.77 is: 172.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.04 : 388.61 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.04/388.61 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.04x = 388.61 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.04x = 44,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,601.60/259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.18

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