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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.40, 389.10 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.40, 389.10 and 122.05 is: 183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.40 : 389.10 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.40/389.10 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.40x = 389.10 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.40x = 47,489.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,489.04/259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.08

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