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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.10, 388.67 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.10, 388.67 and 122.24 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.10 : 388.67 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.10/388.67 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.10x = 388.67 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.10x = 47,511.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,511.38/259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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