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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.49, 387.66 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.49, 387.66 and 73.38 is: 110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.49 : 387.66 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.49/387.66 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.49x = 387.66 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.49x = 28,446.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,446.49/258.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.05

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