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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.22, 388.85 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.22, 388.85 and 74.11 is: 111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.22 : 388.85 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.22/388.85 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.22x = 388.85 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.22x = 28,816.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,816.33/259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.17

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