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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.15, 389.87 and 122.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.15, 389.87 and 122.99 is: 184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.15 : 389.87 = 122.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.15/389.87 = 122.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.15x = 389.87 × 122.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.15x = 47,950.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,950.47/260.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.32

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