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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.11, 387.14 and 65.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.11, 387.14 and 65.73 is: 98.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.11 : 387.14 = 65.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.11/387.14 = 65.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.11x = 387.14 × 65.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.11x = 25,446.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,446.38/258.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.59

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