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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.18, 388.70 and 76.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.18, 388.70 and 76.58 is: 114.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.18 : 388.70 = 76.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.18/388.70 = 76.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.18x = 388.70 × 76.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.18x = 29,766.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,766.65/259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.85

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