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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.39, 387.73 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.39, 387.73 and 96.08 is: 144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.39 : 387.73 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.39/387.73 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.39x = 387.73 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.39x = 37,253.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,253.10/258.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.18

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