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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.34, 388.94 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.34, 388.94 and 76.68 is: 115.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.34 : 388.94 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.34/388.94 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.34x = 388.94 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.34x = 29,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,823.54/259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.00

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