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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.89, 387.64 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.89, 387.64 and 156.03 is: 233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.89 : 387.64 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.89/387.64 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.89x = 387.64 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.89x = 60,483.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,483.47/258.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.63

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