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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.11, 387.12 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.11, 387.12 and 93.55 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.11 : 387.12 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.11/387.12 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.11x = 387.12 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.11x = 36,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,214.11/258.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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