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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.54, 389.39 and 76.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.54, 389.39 and 76.95 is: 115.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.54 : 389.39 = 76.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.54/389.39 = 76.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.54x = 389.39 × 76.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.54x = 29,963.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,963.18/259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.45

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