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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.23, 387.35 and 104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.23, 387.35 and 104.13 is: 156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.23 : 387.35 = 104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.23/387.35 = 104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.23x = 387.35 × 104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.23x = 40,334.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,334.23/258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.19

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