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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.81, 389.41 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.81, 389.41 and 113.50 is: 170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.81 : 389.41 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.81/389.41 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.81x = 389.41 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.81x = 44,198.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,198.24/259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.12

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