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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.92, 388.49 and 105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.92, 388.49 and 105.14 is: 157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.92 : 388.49 = 105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.92/388.49 = 105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.92x = 388.49 × 105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.92x = 40,846.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,846.28/258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.76

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