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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.70, 388.04 and 76.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.70, 388.04 and 76.09 is: 114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.70 : 388.04 = 76.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.70/388.04 = 76.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.70x = 388.04 × 76.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.70x = 29,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,525.96/258.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.13

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