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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.90, 388.34 and 121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.90, 388.34 and 121.55 is: 182.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.90 : 388.34 = 121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.90/388.34 = 121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.90x = 388.34 × 121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.90x = 47,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,203.50/258.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.33

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