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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.48, 389.34 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.48, 389.34 and 122.50 is: 183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.48 : 389.34 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.48/389.34 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.48x = 389.34 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.48x = 47,694.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,694.15/259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.81

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