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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.92, 388.44 and 96.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.92, 388.44 and 96.59 is: 144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.92 : 388.44 = 96.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.92/388.44 = 96.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.92x = 388.44 × 96.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.92x = 37,519.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,519.42/258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.91

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