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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.29, 388.83 and 76.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.29, 388.83 and 76.65 is: 114.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.29 : 388.83 = 76.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.29/388.83 = 76.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.29x = 388.83 × 76.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.29x = 29,803.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,803.82/259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.94

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