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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.58, 388.00 and 104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.58, 388.00 and 104.62 is: 156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.58 : 388.00 = 104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.58/388.00 = 104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.58x = 388.00 × 104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.58x = 40,590.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,590.10/258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.97

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