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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.47, 389.17 and 76.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.47, 389.17 and 76.83 is: 115.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.47 : 389.17 = 76.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.47/389.17 = 76.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.47x = 389.17 × 76.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.47x = 29,899.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,899.93/259.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.23

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