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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.11, 388.74 and 85.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.11, 388.74 and 85.78 is: 128.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.11 : 388.74 = 85.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.11/388.74 = 85.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.11x = 388.74 × 85.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.11x = 33,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,344.17/259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.69

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