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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.34, 387.41 and 121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.34, 387.41 and 121.25 is: 181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.34 : 387.41 = 121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.34/387.41 = 121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.34x = 387.41 × 121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.34x = 46,971.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,971.83/258.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.82

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