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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.58, 389.37 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.58, 389.37 and 115.26 is: 172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.58 : 389.37 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.58/389.37 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.58x = 389.37 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.58x = 44,878.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,878.79/259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.89

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