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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.79, 388.06 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.79, 388.06 and 76.14 is: 114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.79 : 388.06 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.79/388.06 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.79x = 388.06 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.79x = 29,546.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,546.51/258.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.17

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