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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.11, 388.12 and 122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.11, 388.12 and 122.26 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.11 : 388.12 = 122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.11/388.12 = 122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.11x = 388.12 × 122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.11x = 47,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,451.55/259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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