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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.85, 388.25 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.85, 388.25 and 76.23 is: 114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.85 : 388.25 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.85/388.25 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.85x = 388.25 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.85x = 29,595.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,595.92/258.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.34

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