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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.74, 388 and 96.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.74, 388 and 96.33 is: 144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.74 : 388 = 96.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.74/388 = 96.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.74x = 388 × 96.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.74x = 37,376.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,376.04/258.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.46

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