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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.45, 387.82 and 104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.45, 387.82 and 104.38 is: 156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.45 : 387.82 = 104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.45/387.82 = 104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.45x = 387.82 × 104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.45x = 40,480.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,480.65/258.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.63

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