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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.72, 388.05 and 76.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.72, 388.05 and 76.15 is: 114.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.72 : 388.05 = 76.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.72/388.05 = 76.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.72x = 388.05 × 76.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.72x = 29,550.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,550.01/258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.22

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