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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.45, 389.37 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.45, 389.37 and 115.27 is: 172.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.45 : 389.37 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.45/389.37 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.45x = 389.37 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.45x = 44,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,882.68/259.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.99

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