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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.21, 388.77 and 114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.21, 388.77 and 114.89 is: 172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.21 : 388.77 = 114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.21/388.77 = 114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.21x = 388.77 × 114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.21x = 44,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,666.24/259.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.32

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