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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.44, 387.65 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.44, 387.65 and 96.12 is: 144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.44 : 387.65 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.44/387.65 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.44x = 387.65 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.44x = 37,261.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,261.16/258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.18

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