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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.07, 387.32 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.07, 387.32 and 121.05 is: 181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.07 : 387.32 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.07/387.32 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.07x = 387.32 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.07x = 46,885.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,885.09/258.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.68

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