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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.08, 387.04 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.08, 387.04 and 144 is: 215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.08 : 387.04 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.08/387.04 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.08x = 387.04 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.08x = 55,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,733.76/258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.96

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