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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.08, 388.58 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.08, 388.58 and 114.84 is: 172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.08 : 388.58 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.08/388.58 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.08x = 388.58 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.08x = 44,624.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,624.53/259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.24

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