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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.78, 389.54 and 77.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.78, 389.54 and 77.10 is: 115.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.78 : 389.54 = 77.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.78/389.54 = 77.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.78x = 389.54 × 77.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.78x = 30,033.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,033.53/259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.61

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