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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.07, 386.76 and 120.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.07, 386.76 and 120.79 is: 181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.07 : 386.76 = 120.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.07/386.76 = 120.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.07x = 386.76 × 120.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.07x = 46,716.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,716.74/258.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.02

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