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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.02, 388.54 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.02, 388.54 and 122.34 is: 183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.02 : 388.54 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.02/388.54 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.02x = 388.54 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.02x = 47,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,533.98/259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.51

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