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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.60, 389.28 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.60, 389.28 and 115.36 is: 172.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.60 : 389.28 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.60/389.28 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.60x = 389.28 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.60x = 44,907.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,907.34/259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.99

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