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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.81, 388.28 and 104.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.81, 388.28 and 104.75 is: 157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.81 : 388.28 = 104.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.81/388.28 = 104.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.81x = 388.28 × 104.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.81x = 40,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,672.33/258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.15

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