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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.89, 388.34 and 66.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.89, 388.34 and 66.51 is: 99.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.89 : 388.34 = 66.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.89/388.34 = 66.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.89x = 388.34 × 66.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.89x = 25,828.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,828.49/258.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.77

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