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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.03, 386.94 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.03, 386.94 and 93.45 is: 140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.03 : 386.94 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.03/386.94 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.03x = 386.94 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.03x = 36,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,159.54/258.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.14

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