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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.71, 388.03 and 96.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.71, 388.03 and 96.35 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.71 : 388.03 = 96.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.71/388.03 = 96.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.71x = 388.03 × 96.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.71x = 37,384.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,384.27/258.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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