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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.14, 388.37 and 122.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.14, 388.37 and 122.00 is: 182.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.14 : 388.37 = 122.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.14/388.37 = 122.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.14x = 388.37 × 122.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.14x = 47,378.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,378.59/259.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.83

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