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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.96, 389.94 and 77.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.96, 389.94 and 77.38 is: 116.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.96 : 389.94 = 77.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.96/389.94 = 77.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.96x = 389.94 × 77.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.96x = 30,173.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,173.56/259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.07

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