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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.72, 389.51 and 77.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.72, 389.51 and 77.07 is: 115.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.72 : 389.51 = 77.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.72/389.51 = 77.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.72x = 389.51 × 77.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.72x = 30,020.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,020.46/259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.59

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