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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.55, 388.78 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.55, 388.78 and 122.70 is: 183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.55 : 388.78 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.55/388.78 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.55x = 388.78 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.55x = 47,703.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,703.00/259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.79

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