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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.06, 388.37 and 122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.06, 388.37 and 122.03 is: 182.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.06 : 388.37 = 122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.06/388.37 = 122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.06x = 388.37 × 122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.06x = 47,392.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,392.79/259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.94

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