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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.74, 388.11 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.74, 388.11 and 76.12 is: 114.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.74 : 388.11 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.74/388.11 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.74x = 388.11 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.74x = 29,544.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,544.26/258.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.18

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