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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.72, 388.21 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.72, 388.21 and 121.75 is: 182.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.72 : 388.21 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.72/388.21 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.72x = 388.21 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.72x = 47,264.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,264.57/258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.69

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