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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 386.74 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 386.74 and 95.56 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 386.74 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/386.74 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 386.74 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 36,956.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,956.87/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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