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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.81, 388.24 and 76.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.81, 388.24 and 76.20 is: 114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.81 : 388.24 = 76.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.81/388.24 = 76.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.81x = 388.24 × 76.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.81x = 29,583.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,583.89/258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.31

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