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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.36, 389.14 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.36, 389.14 and 120.60 is: 180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.36 : 389.14 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.36/389.14 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.36x = 389.14 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.36x = 46,930.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,930.96/259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.95

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