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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.17, 388.76 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.17, 388.76 and 122.15 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.17 : 388.76 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.17/388.76 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.17x = 388.76 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.17x = 47,487.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,487.03/259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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