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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.03, 387.14 and 128.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.03, 387.14 and 128.07 is: 192.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.03 : 387.14 = 128.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.03/387.14 = 128.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.03x = 387.14 × 128.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.03x = 49,580.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,580.38/258.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.15

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