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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.32, 386.88 and 128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.32, 386.88 and 128.08 is: 191.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.32 : 386.88 = 128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.32/386.88 = 128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.32x = 386.88 × 128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.32x = 49,551.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,551.59/258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.82

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