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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.33, 388.87 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.33, 388.87 and 94.77 is: 142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.33 : 388.87 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.33/388.87 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.33x = 388.87 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.33x = 36,853.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,853.37/259.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.11

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