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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.37, 389.06 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.37, 389.06 and 74.28 is: 111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.37 : 389.06 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.37/389.06 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.37x = 389.06 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.37x = 28,899.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,899.15/259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.42

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