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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.55, 388.95 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.55, 388.95 and 114.96 is: 172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.55 : 388.95 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.55/388.95 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.55x = 388.95 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.55x = 44,713.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,713.69/259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.28

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