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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.61, 387.91 and 66.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.61, 387.91 and 66.23 is: 99.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.61 : 387.91 = 66.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.61/387.91 = 66.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.61x = 387.91 × 66.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.61x = 25,693.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,693.25/258.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.35

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