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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.94, 388.56 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.94, 388.56 and 104.84 is: 157.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.94 : 388.56 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.94/388.56 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.94x = 388.56 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.94x = 40,736.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,736.63/258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.32

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