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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.68, 388.04 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.68, 388.04 and 96.28 is: 144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.68 : 388.04 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.68/388.04 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.68x = 388.04 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.68x = 37,359.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,359.04/258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.42

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