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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.27, 388.77 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.27, 388.77 and 122.34 is: 183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.27 : 388.77 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.27/388.77 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.27x = 388.77 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.27x = 47,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,563.12/259.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.45

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