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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.73, 388.11 and 85.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.73, 388.11 and 85.45 is: 128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.73 : 388.11 = 85.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.73/388.11 = 85.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.73x = 388.11 × 85.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.73x = 33,164.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,164.00/258.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.18

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