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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.77, 388.19 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.77, 388.19 and 96.46 is: 144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.77 : 388.19 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.77/388.19 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.77x = 388.19 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.77x = 37,444.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,444.81/258.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.70

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