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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.25, 389.03 and 114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.25, 389.03 and 114.97 is: 172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.25 : 389.03 = 114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.25/389.03 = 114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.25x = 389.03 × 114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.25x = 44,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,726.20/259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.52

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