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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.39, 387.43 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.39, 387.43 and 128.23 is: 192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.39 : 387.43 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.39/387.43 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.39x = 387.43 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.39x = 49,681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,681.76/258.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.27

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