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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.61, 387.87 and 96.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.61, 387.87 and 96.19 is: 144.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.61 : 387.87 = 96.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.61/387.87 = 96.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.61x = 387.87 × 96.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.61x = 37,309.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,309.22/258.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.27

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