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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.81, 389.79 and 115.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.81, 389.79 and 115.57 is: 173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.81 : 389.79 = 115.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.81/389.79 = 115.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.81x = 389.79 × 115.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.81x = 45,048.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,048.03/259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.39

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