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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.66, 389.52 and 120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.66, 389.52 and 120.81 is: 181.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.66 : 389.52 = 120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.66/389.52 = 120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.66x = 389.52 × 120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.66x = 47,057.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,057.91/259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.23

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