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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.51, 389.19 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.51, 389.19 and 120.60 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.51 : 389.19 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.51/389.19 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.51x = 389.19 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.51x = 46,936.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,936.31/259.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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