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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.84, 388.25 and 76.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.84, 388.25 and 76.24 is: 114.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.84 : 388.25 = 76.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.84/388.25 = 76.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.84x = 388.25 × 76.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.84x = 29,597.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,597.86/258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.35

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