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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.09, 387.13 and 63.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.09, 387.13 and 63.09 is: 94.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.09 : 387.13 = 63.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.09/387.13 = 63.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.09x = 387.13 × 63.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.09x = 24,422.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,422.10/258.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.63

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