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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.20, 387.21 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.20, 387.21 and 104.08 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.20 : 387.21 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.20/387.21 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.20x = 387.21 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.20x = 40,300.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,300.82/258.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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