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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.94, 388.36 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.94, 388.36 and 122.05 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.94 : 388.36 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.94/388.36 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.94x = 388.36 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.94x = 47,399.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,399.34/258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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