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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.23, 388.90 and 76.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.23, 388.90 and 76.62 is: 114.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.23 : 388.90 = 76.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.23/388.90 = 76.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.23x = 388.90 × 76.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.23x = 29,797.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,797.98/259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.95

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