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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.49, 387.63 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.49, 387.63 and 96.08 is: 144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.49 : 387.63 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.49/387.63 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.49x = 387.63 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.49x = 37,243.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,243.01/258.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.08

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