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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.98, 389.85 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.98, 389.85 and 122.86 is: 184.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.98 : 389.85 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.98/389.85 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.98x = 389.85 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.98x = 47,896.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,896.97/259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.23

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