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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.23, 387.35 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.23, 387.35 and 95.96 is: 143.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.23 : 387.35 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.23/387.35 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.23x = 387.35 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.23x = 37,167.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,167.69/258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.94

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