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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.14, 387.24 and 84.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.14, 387.24 and 84.76 is: 127.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.14 : 387.24 = 84.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.14/387.24 = 84.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.14x = 387.24 × 84.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.14x = 32,822.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,822.46/258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.15

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