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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.79, 389.68 and 77.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.79, 389.68 and 77.18 is: 115.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.79 : 389.68 = 77.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.79/389.68 = 77.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.79x = 389.68 × 77.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.79x = 30,073.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,073.36/259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.76

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