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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.81, 388.49 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.81, 388.49 and 96.54 is: 144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.81 : 388.49 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.81/388.49 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.81x = 388.49 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.81x = 37,504.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,504.34/258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.91

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