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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.37, 388.54 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.37, 388.54 and 122 is: 182.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.37 : 388.54 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.37/388.54 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.37x = 388.54 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.37x = 47,401.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,401.88/259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.76

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