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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.18, 388.71 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.18, 388.71 and 76.55 is: 114.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.18 : 388.71 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.18/388.71 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.18x = 388.71 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.18x = 29,755.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,755.75/259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.81

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