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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.47, 389.14 and 76.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.47, 389.14 and 76.82 is: 115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.47 : 389.14 = 76.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.47/389.14 = 76.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.47x = 389.14 × 76.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.47x = 29,891.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,891.60/259.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.20

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