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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.62, 388.09 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.62, 388.09 and 121.82 is: 182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.62 : 388.09 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.62/388.09 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.62x = 388.09 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.62x = 47,275.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,275.34/258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.80

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