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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.83, 388.41 and 121.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.83, 388.41 and 121.91 is: 182.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.83 : 388.41 = 121.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.83/388.41 = 121.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.83x = 388.41 × 121.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.83x = 47,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,349.12/258.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.94

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