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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.17, 388.77 and 76.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.17, 388.77 and 76.59 is: 114.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.17 : 388.77 = 76.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.17/388.77 = 76.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.17x = 388.77 × 76.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.17x = 29,775.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,775.89/259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.89

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