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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.93, 388.17 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.93, 388.17 and 156.26 is: 234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.93 : 388.17 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.93/388.17 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.93x = 388.17 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.93x = 60,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,653.50/258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.25

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