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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.99, 390.12 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.99, 390.12 and 123.10 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.99 : 390.12 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.99/390.12 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.99x = 390.12 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.99x = 48,023.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,023.77/259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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