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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.52, 388.96 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.52, 388.96 and 115.24 is: 172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.52 : 388.96 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.52/388.96 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.52x = 388.96 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.52x = 44,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,823.75/259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.72

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