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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.74, 388.01 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.74, 388.01 and 104.63 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.74 : 388.01 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.74/388.01 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.74x = 388.01 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.74x = 40,597.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,597.26/258.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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