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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.95, 388.45 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.95, 388.45 and 104.88 is: 157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.95 : 388.45 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.95/388.45 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.95x = 388.45 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.95x = 40,738.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,738.92/258.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.33

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