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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.82, 389.75 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.82, 389.75 and 115.50 is: 173.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.82 : 389.75 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.82/389.75 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.82x = 389.75 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.82x = 45,016.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,016.13/259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.26

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