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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.71, 388.18 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.71, 388.18 and 128.70 is: 193.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.71 : 388.18 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.71/388.18 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.71x = 388.18 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.71x = 49,959.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,959.29/258.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.11

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