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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.65, 387.98 and 96.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.65, 387.98 and 96.30 is: 144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.65 : 387.98 = 96.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.65/387.98 = 96.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.65x = 387.98 × 96.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.65x = 37,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,363.68/258.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.46

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