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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.57, 389.38 and 113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.57, 389.38 and 113.33 is: 170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.57 : 389.38 = 113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.57/389.38 = 113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.57x = 389.38 × 113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.57x = 44,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,125.92/259.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.00

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