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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.96, 388.32 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.96, 388.32 and 121.92 is: 182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.96 : 388.32 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.96/388.32 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.96x = 388.32 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.96x = 47,343.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,343.97/258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.82

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