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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.67, 388.21 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.67, 388.21 and 96.36 is: 144.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.67 : 388.21 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.67/388.21 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.67x = 388.21 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.67x = 37,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,407.92/258.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.62

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