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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.20, 389 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.20, 389 and 115.04 is: 172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.20 : 389 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.20/389 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.20x = 389 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.20x = 44,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,750.56/259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.65

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