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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.87, 389.85 and 77.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.87, 389.85 and 77.25 is: 115.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.87 : 389.85 = 77.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.87/389.85 = 77.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.87x = 389.85 × 77.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.87x = 30,115.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,115.91/259.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.89

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