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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.96, 388.44 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.96, 388.44 and 130.32 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.96 : 388.44 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.96/388.44 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.96x = 388.44 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.96x = 50,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,621.50/258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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