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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.57, 389.34 and 76.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.57, 389.34 and 76.96 is: 115.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.57 : 389.34 = 76.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.57/389.34 = 76.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.57x = 389.34 × 76.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.57x = 29,963.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,963.80/259.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.44

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