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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.62, 389.25 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.62, 389.25 and 122.76 is: 184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.62 : 389.25 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.62/389.25 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.62x = 389.25 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.62x = 47,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,784.33/259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.05

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