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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.27, 387.37 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.27, 387.37 and 104.28 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.27 : 387.37 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.27/387.37 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.27x = 387.37 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.27x = 40,394.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,394.94/258.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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