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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.10, 388.63 and 74.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.10, 388.63 and 74.02 is: 111.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.10 : 388.63 = 74.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.10/388.63 = 74.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.10x = 388.63 × 74.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.10x = 28,766.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,766.39/259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.02

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