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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.95, 388.41 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.95, 388.41 and 76.34 is: 114.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.95 : 388.41 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.95/388.41 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.95x = 388.41 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.95x = 29,649.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,649.55/258.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.50

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