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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.75, 389.78 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.75, 389.78 and 115.47 is: 173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.75 : 389.78 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.75/389.78 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.75x = 389.78 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.75x = 45,007.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,007.32/259.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.27

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