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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.86, 389.80 and 77.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.86, 389.80 and 77.25 is: 115.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.86 : 389.80 = 77.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.86/389.80 = 77.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.86x = 389.80 × 77.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.86x = 30,112.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,112.83/259.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.88

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