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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.91, 388.51 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.91, 388.51 and 104.81 is: 157.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.91 : 388.51 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.91/388.51 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.91x = 388.51 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.91x = 40,717.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,717.53/258.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.27

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