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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.10, 388.33 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.10, 388.33 and 121.86 is: 182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.10 : 388.33 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.10/388.33 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.10x = 388.33 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.10x = 47,321.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,321.04/259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.63

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