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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.63, 389.16 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.63, 389.16 and 122.56 is: 183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.63 : 389.16 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.63/389.16 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.63x = 389.16 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.63x = 47,694.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,694.48/259.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.70

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