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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.90, 388.37 and 104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.90, 388.37 and 104.82 is: 157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.90 : 388.37 = 104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.90/388.37 = 104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.90x = 388.37 × 104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.90x = 40,708.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,708.94/258.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.24

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