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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.88, 388.27 and 121.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.88, 388.27 and 121.90 is: 182.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.88 : 388.27 = 121.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.88/388.27 = 121.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.88x = 388.27 × 121.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.88x = 47,330.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,330.11/258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.83

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