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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.94, 388.37 and 104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.94, 388.37 and 104.83 is: 157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.94 : 388.37 = 104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.94/388.37 = 104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.94x = 388.37 × 104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.94x = 40,711.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,711.33/258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.22

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