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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.12, 388.68 and 66.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.12, 388.68 and 66.76 is: 100.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.12 : 388.68 = 66.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.12/388.68 = 66.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.12x = 388.68 × 66.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.12x = 25,948.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,948.28/259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.14

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