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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.32, 388.71 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.32, 388.71 and 115.05 is: 172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.32 : 388.71 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.32/388.71 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.32x = 388.71 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.32x = 44,721.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,721.09/259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.46

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