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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.45, 388.88 and 115.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.45, 388.88 and 115.15 is: 172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.45 : 388.88 = 115.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.45/388.88 = 115.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.45x = 388.88 × 115.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.45x = 44,779.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,779.53/259.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.59

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