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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.98, 388.49 and 122.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.98, 388.49 and 122.00 is: 183.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.98 : 388.49 = 122.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.98/388.49 = 122.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.98x = 388.49 × 122.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.98x = 47,393.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,393.23/258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.00

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