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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.10, 388.61 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.10, 388.61 and 112.88 is: 169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.10 : 388.61 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.10/388.61 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.10x = 388.61 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.10x = 43,863.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,863.79/259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.30

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