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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.09, 388.62 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.09, 388.62 and 76.48 is: 114.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.09 : 388.62 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.09/388.62 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.09x = 388.62 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.09x = 29,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,721.66/259.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.72

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