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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.68, 389.52 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.68, 389.52 and 122.68 is: 184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.68 : 389.52 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.68/389.52 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.68x = 389.52 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.68x = 47,786.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,786.31/259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.02

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