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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.26, 387.23 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.26, 387.23 and 104.04 is: 156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.26 : 387.23 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.26/387.23 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.26x = 387.23 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.26x = 40,286.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,286.89/258.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.00

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