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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.16, 388.64 and 122.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.16, 388.64 and 122.06 is: 183.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.16 : 388.64 = 122.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.16/388.64 = 122.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.16x = 388.64 × 122.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.16x = 47,434.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,434.84/259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.04

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