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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.05, 388.46 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.05, 388.46 and 76.38 is: 114.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.05 : 388.46 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.05/388.46 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.05x = 388.46 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.05x = 29,669.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,669.22/259.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.53

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