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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 386.90 and 95.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 386.90 and 95.57 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 386.90 = 95.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/386.90 = 95.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 386.90 × 95.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 36,976.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,976.88/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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