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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.36, 388.80 and 115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.36, 388.80 and 115 is: 172.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.36 : 388.80 = 115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.36/388.80 = 115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.36x = 388.80 × 115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.36x = 44,712
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,712/259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.39

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