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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.23, 387.22 and 84.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.23, 387.22 and 84.86 is: 127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.23 : 387.22 = 84.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.23/387.22 = 84.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.23x = 387.22 × 84.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.23x = 32,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,860.25/258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.25

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