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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.99, 390.09 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.99, 390.09 and 123.04 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.99 : 390.09 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.99/390.09 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.99x = 390.09 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.99x = 47,996.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,996.67/259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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