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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.39, 389.09 and 76.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.39, 389.09 and 76.79 is: 115.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.39 : 389.09 = 76.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.39/389.09 = 76.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.39x = 389.09 × 76.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.39x = 29,878.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,878.22/259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.19

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