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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.83, 388.33 and 104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.83, 388.33 and 104.73 is: 157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.83 : 388.33 = 104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.83/388.33 = 104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.83x = 388.33 × 104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.83x = 40,669.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,669.54/258.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.13

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