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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.51, 387.94 and 128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.51, 387.94 and 128.40 is: 192.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.51 : 387.94 = 128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.51/387.94 = 128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.51x = 387.94 × 128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.51x = 49,811.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,811.33/258.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.69

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