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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.16, 387.38 and 95.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.16, 387.38 and 95.89 is: 143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.16 : 387.38 = 95.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.16/387.38 = 95.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.16x = 387.38 × 95.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.16x = 37,145.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,145.87/258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.89

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