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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.34, 389.06 and 115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.34, 389.06 and 115.06 is: 172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.34 : 389.06 = 115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.34/389.06 = 115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.34x = 389.06 × 115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.34x = 44,765.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,765.24/259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.61

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