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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.83, 388.07 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.83, 388.07 and 122.01 is: 182.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.83 : 388.07 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.83/388.07 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.83x = 388.07 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.83x = 47,347.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,347.81/258.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.93

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