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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.39, 387.29 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.39, 387.29 and 104.19 is: 156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.39 : 387.29 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.39/387.29 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.39x = 387.29 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.39x = 40,351.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,351.22/258.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.16

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