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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.08, 388.56 and 76.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.08, 388.56 and 76.49 is: 114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.08 : 388.56 = 76.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.08/388.56 = 76.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.08x = 388.56 × 76.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.08x = 29,719.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,719.34/259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.71

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