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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.60, 388 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.60, 388 and 104.56 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.60 : 388 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.60/388 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.60x = 388 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.60x = 40,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,569.28/258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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