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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.96, 388.41 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.96, 388.41 and 94.44 is: 141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.96 : 388.41 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.96/388.41 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.96x = 388.41 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.96x = 36,681.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,681.44/258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.65

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