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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.68, 389.58 and 122.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.68, 389.58 and 122.69 is: 184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.68 : 389.58 = 122.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.68/389.58 = 122.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.68x = 389.58 × 122.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.68x = 47,796.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,796.01/259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.06

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