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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.60, 389.36 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.60, 389.36 and 115.32 is: 172.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.60 : 389.36 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.60/389.36 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.60x = 389.36 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.60x = 44,901.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,901.00/259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.96

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