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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.65, 388.11 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.65, 388.11 and 104.54 is: 156.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.65 : 388.11 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.65/388.11 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.65x = 388.11 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.65x = 40,571.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,571.08/258.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.86

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