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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.93, 389.99 and 77.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.93, 389.99 and 77.37 is: 116.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.93 : 389.99 = 77.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.93/389.99 = 77.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.93x = 389.99 × 77.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.93x = 30,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,173.53/259.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.08

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