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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.66, 387.96 and 94.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.66, 387.96 and 94.13 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.66 : 387.96 = 94.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.66/387.96 = 94.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.66x = 387.96 × 94.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.66x = 36,516.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,516.26/258.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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