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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.62, 387.79 and 94.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.62, 387.79 and 94.07 is: 141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.62 : 387.79 = 94.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.62/387.79 = 94.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.62x = 387.79 × 94.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.62x = 36,480.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,480.14/258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.06

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