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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.58, 387.84 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.58, 387.84 and 96.22 is: 144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.58 : 387.84 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.58/387.84 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.58x = 387.84 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.58x = 37,317.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,317.96/258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.32

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