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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.89, 388.41 and 76.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.89, 388.41 and 76.28 is: 114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.89 : 388.41 = 76.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.89/388.41 = 76.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.89x = 388.41 × 76.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.89x = 29,628.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,628.89/258.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.45

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