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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.73, 388.10 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.73, 388.10 and 94.21 is: 141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.73 : 388.10 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.73/388.10 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.73x = 388.10 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.73x = 36,561.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,561.46/258.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.31

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