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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.98, 389.97 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.98, 389.97 and 115.71 is: 173.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.98 : 389.97 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.98/389.97 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.98x = 389.97 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.98x = 45,123.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,123.43/259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.57

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