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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.55, 387.98 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.55, 387.98 and 121.52 is: 182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.55 : 387.98 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.55/387.98 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.55x = 387.98 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.55x = 47,147.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,147.33/258.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.35

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