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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.19, 388.70 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.19, 388.70 and 114.88 is: 172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.19 : 388.70 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.19/388.70 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.19x = 388.70 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.19x = 44,651.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,651.34/259.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.27

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