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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.25, 388.77 and 76.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.25, 388.77 and 76.65 is: 114.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.25 : 388.77 = 76.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.25/388.77 = 76.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.25x = 388.77 × 76.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.25x = 29,799.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,799.22/259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.95

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