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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.26, 388.79 and 76.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.26, 388.79 and 76.60 is: 114.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.26 : 388.79 = 76.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.26/388.79 = 76.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.26x = 388.79 × 76.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.26x = 29,781.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,781.31/259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.87

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