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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.31, 388.63 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.31, 388.63 and 112.89 is: 169.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.31 : 388.63 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.31/388.63 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.31x = 388.63 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.31x = 43,872.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,872.44/259.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.19

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