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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.15, 387.29 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.15, 387.29 and 104.09 is: 156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.15 : 387.29 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.15/387.29 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.15x = 387.29 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.15x = 40,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,310.75/258.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.15

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