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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.32, 388.65 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.32, 388.65 and 122.07 is: 182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.32 : 388.65 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.32/388.65 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.32x = 388.65 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.32x = 47,442.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,442.51/259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.95

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