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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.44, 387.47 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.44, 387.47 and 121.47 is: 182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.44 : 387.47 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.44/387.47 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.44x = 387.47 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.44x = 47,065.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,065.37/258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.12

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