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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 387.05 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 387.05 and 95.69 is: 143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 387.05 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/387.05 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 387.05 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 37,037.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,037.30/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.56

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