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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.96, 389.92 and 77.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.96, 389.92 and 77.32 is: 115.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.96 : 389.92 = 77.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.96/389.92 = 77.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.96x = 389.92 × 77.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.96x = 30,148.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,148.61/259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.97

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