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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.94, 390.01 and 115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.94, 390.01 and 115.66 is: 173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.94 : 390.01 = 115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.94/390.01 = 115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.94x = 390.01 × 115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.94x = 45,108.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,108.56/259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.53

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