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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.92, 388 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.92, 388 and 156.24 is: 234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.92 : 388 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.92/388 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.92x = 388 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.92x = 60,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,621.12/258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.13

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