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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.02, 387 and 121.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.02, 387 and 121.09 is: 181.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.02 : 387 = 121.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.02/387 = 121.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.02x = 387 × 121.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.02x = 46,861.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,861.83/258.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.62

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