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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 389.25 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 389.25 and 122.49 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 389.25 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/389.25 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 389.25 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 47,679.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,679.23/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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