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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.98, 388.22 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.98, 388.22 and 96.62 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.98 : 388.22 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.98/388.22 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.98x = 388.22 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.98x = 37,507.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,507.39/258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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