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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.69, 388.02 and 121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.69, 388.02 and 121.73 is: 182.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.69 : 388.02 = 121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.69/388.02 = 121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.69x = 388.02 × 121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.69x = 47,232.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,232.26/258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.58

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