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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.66, 388.25 and 121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.66, 388.25 and 121.80 is: 182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.66 : 388.25 = 121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.66/388.25 = 121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.66x = 388.25 × 121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.66x = 47,288.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,288.85/258.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.82

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