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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.30, 387.32 and 121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.30, 387.32 and 121.38 is: 182.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.30 : 387.32 = 121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.30/387.32 = 121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.30x = 387.32 × 121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.30x = 47,012.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,012.90/258.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.01

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