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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.40, 389.08 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.40, 389.08 and 122.41 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.40 : 389.08 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.40/389.08 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.40x = 389.08 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.40x = 47,627.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,627.28/259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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