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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.07, 388.61 and 76.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.07, 388.61 and 76.46 is: 114.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.07 : 388.61 = 76.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.07/388.61 = 76.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.07x = 388.61 × 76.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.07x = 29,713.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,713.27/259.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.69

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