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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.56, 387.51 and 96.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.56, 387.51 and 96.05 is: 143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.56 : 387.51 = 96.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.56/387.51 = 96.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.56x = 387.51 × 96.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.56x = 37,218.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,218.40/258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.95

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