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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.02, 388.19 and 122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.02, 388.19 and 122.11 is: 183.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.02 : 388.19 = 122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.02/388.19 = 122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.02x = 388.19 × 122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.02x = 47,401.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,401.22/259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.00

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