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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.05, 387.12 and 104.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.05, 387.12 and 104.00 is: 156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.05 : 387.12 = 104.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.05/387.12 = 104.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.05x = 387.12 × 104.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.05x = 40,258.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,258.54/258.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.01

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