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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.38, 389.04 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.38, 389.04 and 122.40 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.38 : 389.04 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.38/389.04 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.38x = 389.04 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.38x = 47,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,618.50/259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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