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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.04, 386.96 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.04, 386.96 and 95.69 is: 143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.04 : 386.96 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.04/386.96 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.04x = 386.96 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.04x = 37,028.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,028.20/258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.50

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