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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.36, 389.08 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.36, 389.08 and 115.12 is: 172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.36 : 389.08 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.36/389.08 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.36x = 389.08 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.36x = 44,790.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,790.89/259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.70

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