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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.90, 388.02 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.90, 388.02 and 96.48 is: 144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.90 : 388.02 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.90/388.02 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.90x = 388.02 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.90x = 37,436.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,436.17/258.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.60

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