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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.14, 387.30 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.14, 387.30 and 128.04 is: 192.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.14 : 387.30 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.14/387.30 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.14x = 387.30 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.14x = 49,589.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,589.89/258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.10

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