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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 387.02 and 65.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 387.02 and 65.63 is: 98.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 387.02 = 65.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/387.02 = 65.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 387.02 × 65.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 25,398.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,398.35/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.44

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