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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.69, 388.04 and 96.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.69, 388.04 and 96.37 is: 144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.69 : 388.04 = 96.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.69/388.04 = 96.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.69x = 388.04 × 96.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.69x = 37,395.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,395.42/258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.56

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