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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.07, 388.71 and 114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.07, 388.71 and 114.69 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.07 : 388.71 = 114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.07/388.71 = 114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.07x = 388.71 × 114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.07x = 44,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,580.58/259.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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