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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.71, 388.15 and 121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.71, 388.15 and 121.76 is: 182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.71 : 388.15 = 121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.71/388.15 = 121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.71x = 388.15 × 121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.71x = 47,261.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,261.79/258.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.68

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