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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.90, 388 and 121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.90, 388 and 121.65 is: 182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.90 : 388 = 121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.90/388 = 121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.90x = 388 × 121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.90x = 47,200.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,200.20/258.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.31

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