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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.85, 388.03 and 96.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.85, 388.03 and 96.49 is: 144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.85 : 388.03 = 96.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.85/388.03 = 96.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.85x = 388.03 × 96.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.85x = 37,441.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,441.01/258.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.64

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