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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.14, 387.20 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.14, 387.20 and 121.30 is: 181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.14 : 387.20 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.14/387.20 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.14x = 387.20 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.14x = 46,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,966.70/258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.94

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