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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.16, 388.78 and 76.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.16, 388.78 and 76.53 is: 114.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.16 : 388.78 = 76.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.16/388.78 = 76.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.16x = 388.78 × 76.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.16x = 29,753.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,753.33/259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.81

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