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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.67, 387.94 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.67, 387.94 and 76.08 is: 114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.67 : 387.94 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.67/387.94 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.67x = 387.94 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.67x = 29,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,514.48/258.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.10

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