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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.26, 388.91 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.26, 388.91 and 113.01 is: 169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.26 : 388.91 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.26/388.91 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.26x = 388.91 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.26x = 43,950.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,950.15/259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.52

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