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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.78, 387.74 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.78, 387.74 and 128.61 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.78 : 387.74 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.78/387.74 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.78x = 387.74 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.78x = 49,867.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,867.24/258.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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