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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.98, 388.19 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.98, 388.19 and 104.88 is: 157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.98 : 388.19 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.98/388.19 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.98x = 388.19 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.98x = 40,712.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,712.84/258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.21

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