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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.17, 388.65 and 122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.17, 388.65 and 122.19 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.17 : 388.65 = 122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.17/388.65 = 122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.17x = 388.65 × 122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.17x = 47,489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,489.14/259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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