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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.81, 387.98 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.81, 387.98 and 96.45 is: 144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.81 : 387.98 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.81/387.98 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.81x = 387.98 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.81x = 37,420.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,420.19/258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.59

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