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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.84, 388.05 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.84, 388.05 and 121.95 is: 182.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.84 : 388.05 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.84/388.05 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.84x = 388.05 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.84x = 47,322.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,322.70/258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.83

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