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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.95, 389.71 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.95, 389.71 and 115.56 is: 173.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.95 : 389.71 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.95/389.71 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.95x = 389.71 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.95x = 45,034.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,034.89/259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.24

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