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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.68, 387.79 and 96.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.68, 387.79 and 96.33 is: 144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.68 : 387.79 = 96.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.68/387.79 = 96.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.68x = 387.79 × 96.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.68x = 37,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,355.81/258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.41

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