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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.21, 388.54 and 122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.21, 388.54 and 122.14 is: 183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.21 : 388.54 = 122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.21/388.54 = 122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.21x = 388.54 × 122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.21x = 47,456.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,456.28/259.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.08

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