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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.13, 388.60 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.13, 388.60 and 114.75 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.13 : 388.60 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.13/388.60 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.13x = 388.60 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.13x = 44,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,591.56/259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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