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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.87, 388.34 and 122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.87, 388.34 and 122.03 is: 183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.87 : 388.34 = 122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.87/388.34 = 122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.87x = 388.34 × 122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.87x = 47,390.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,390.27/258.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.07

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