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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.36, 387.18 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.36, 387.18 and 104.12 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.36 : 387.18 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.36/387.18 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.36x = 387.18 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.36x = 40,313.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,313.18/258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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