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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.89, 388.32 and 76.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.89, 388.32 and 76.31 is: 114.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.89 : 388.32 = 76.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.89/388.32 = 76.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.89x = 388.32 × 76.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.89x = 29,632.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,632.70/258.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.46

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