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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.09, 388.68 and 85.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.09, 388.68 and 85.77 is: 128.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.09 : 388.68 = 85.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.09/388.68 = 85.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.09x = 388.68 × 85.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.09x = 33,337.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,337.08/259.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.67

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