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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.12, 387.45 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.12, 387.45 and 189.32 is: 284.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.12 : 387.45 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.12/387.45 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.12x = 387.45 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.12x = 73,350.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,350.10/258.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.17

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