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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.31, 387.50 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.31, 387.50 and 96 is: 144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.31 : 387.50 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.31/387.50 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.31x = 387.50 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.31x = 37,200
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,200/258.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.01

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