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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.63, 388.11 and 96.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.63, 388.11 and 96.31 is: 144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.63 : 388.11 = 96.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.63/388.11 = 96.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.63x = 388.11 × 96.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.63x = 37,378.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,378.87/258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.53

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