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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.05, 388.58 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.05, 388.58 and 114.81 is: 172.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.05 : 388.58 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.05/388.58 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.05x = 388.58 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.05x = 44,612.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,612.30/259.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.22

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