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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.82, 388.33 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.82, 388.33 and 96.62 is: 144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.82 : 388.33 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.82/388.33 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.82x = 388.33 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.82x = 37,518.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,518.26/258.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.96

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