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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.34, 387.44 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.34, 387.44 and 104.22 is: 156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.34 : 387.44 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.34/387.44 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.34x = 387.44 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.34x = 40,379.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,379.09/258.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.30

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