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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.63, 388 and 76.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.63, 388 and 76.02 is: 114.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.63 : 388 = 76.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.63/388 = 76.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.63x = 388 × 76.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.63x = 29,495.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,495.76/258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.05

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