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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.73, 387.98 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.73, 387.98 and 76.08 is: 114.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.73 : 387.98 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.73/387.98 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.73x = 387.98 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.73x = 29,518.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,518.88/258.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.09

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