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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.05, 386.97 and 84.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.05, 386.97 and 84.67 is: 126.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.05 : 386.97 = 84.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.05/386.97 = 84.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.05x = 386.97 × 84.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.05x = 32,764.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,764.75/258.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.97

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