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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.59, 387.91 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.59, 387.91 and 96.27 is: 144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.59 : 387.91 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.59/387.91 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.59x = 387.91 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.59x = 37,344.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,344.10/258.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.41

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