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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.29, 387.68 and 121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.29, 387.68 and 121.43 is: 182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.29 : 387.68 = 121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.29/387.68 = 121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.29x = 387.68 × 121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.29x = 47,075.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,075.98/258.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.26

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