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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.92, 389.94 and 77.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.92, 389.94 and 77.33 is: 116.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.92 : 389.94 = 77.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.92/389.94 = 77.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.92x = 389.94 × 77.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.92x = 30,154.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,154.06/259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.01

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