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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.63, 388.02 and 128.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.63, 388.02 and 128.63 is: 192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.63 : 388.02 = 128.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.63/388.02 = 128.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.63x = 388.02 × 128.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.63x = 49,909.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,909.07/258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.97

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