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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 386.82 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 386.82 and 127.96 is: 191.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 386.82 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/386.82 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 386.82 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 49,497.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,497.49/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.85

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