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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.53, 389.57 and 122.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.53, 389.57 and 122.69 is: 184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.53 : 389.57 = 122.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.53/389.57 = 122.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.53x = 389.57 × 122.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.53x = 47,793.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,793.78/259.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.16

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