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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.18, 388.82 and 122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.18, 388.82 and 122.25 is: 183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.18 : 388.82 = 122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.18/388.82 = 122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.18x = 388.82 × 122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.18x = 47,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,533.25/259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.40

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