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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.92, 388.16 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.92, 388.16 and 121.88 is: 182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.92 : 388.16 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.92/388.16 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.92x = 388.16 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.92x = 47,309.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,309.30/258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.72

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