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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.39, 388.96 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.39, 388.96 and 122.41 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.39 : 388.96 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.39/388.96 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.39x = 388.96 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.39x = 47,612.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,612.59/259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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