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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 389.30 and 74.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 389.30 and 74.48 is: 111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 389.30 = 74.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/389.30 = 74.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 389.30 × 74.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 28,995.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,995.06/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.71

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