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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.81, 388.17 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.81, 388.17 and 128.76 is: 193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.81 : 388.17 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.81/388.17 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.81x = 388.17 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.81x = 49,980.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,980.77/258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.12

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