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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.60, 389.42 and 76.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.60, 389.42 and 76.98 is: 115.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.60 : 389.42 = 76.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.60/389.42 = 76.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.60x = 389.42 × 76.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.60x = 29,977.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,977.55/259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.48

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