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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.22, 388.92 and 120.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.22, 388.92 and 120.46 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.22 : 388.92 = 120.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.22/388.92 = 120.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.22x = 388.92 × 120.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.22x = 46,850.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,850.44/259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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