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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.97, 389.93 and 77.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.97, 389.93 and 77.40 is: 116.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.97 : 389.93 = 77.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.97/389.93 = 77.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.97x = 389.93 × 77.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.97x = 30,180.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,180.20/259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.09

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