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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.75, 388.11 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.75, 388.11 and 128.70 is: 193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.75 : 388.11 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.75/388.11 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.75x = 388.11 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.75x = 49,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,950.24/258.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.04

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