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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.39, 388.74 and 122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.39, 388.74 and 122.25 is: 183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.39 : 388.74 = 122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.39/388.74 = 122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.39x = 388.74 × 122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.39x = 47,523.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,523.47/259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.21

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