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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.83, 389.81 and 77.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.83, 389.81 and 77.21 is: 115.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.83 : 389.81 = 77.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.83/389.81 = 77.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.83x = 389.81 × 77.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.83x = 30,097.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,097.23/259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.83

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