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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.41, 387.38 and 96.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.41, 387.38 and 96.05 is: 143.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.41 : 387.38 = 96.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.41/387.38 = 96.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.41x = 387.38 × 96.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.41x = 37,209.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,209.06/258.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.99

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