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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.12, 388.36 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.12, 388.36 and 114.74 is: 171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.12 : 388.36 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.12/388.36 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.12x = 388.36 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.12x = 44,560.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,560.43/259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.97

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