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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.64, 389.50 and 77.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.64, 389.50 and 77.01 is: 115.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.64 : 389.50 = 77.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.64/389.50 = 77.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.64x = 389.50 × 77.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.64x = 29,995.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,995.93/259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.53

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