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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.40, 388.71 and 112.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.40, 388.71 and 112.95 is: 169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.40 : 388.71 = 112.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.40/388.71 = 112.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.40x = 388.71 × 112.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.40x = 43,904.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,904.79/259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.26

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