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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.50, 389.43 and 115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.50, 389.43 and 115.23 is: 172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.50 : 389.43 = 115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.50/389.43 = 115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.50x = 389.43 × 115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.50x = 44,874.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,874.02/259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.92

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