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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.62, 389.52 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.62, 389.52 and 115.32 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.62 : 389.52 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.62/389.52 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.62x = 389.52 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.62x = 44,919.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,919.45/259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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