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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.06, 387.14 and 84.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.06, 387.14 and 84.74 is: 127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.06 : 387.14 = 84.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.06/387.14 = 84.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.06x = 387.14 × 84.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.06x = 32,806.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,806.24/258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.13

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