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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.98, 388.50 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.98, 388.50 and 94.42 is: 141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.98 : 388.50 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.98/388.50 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.98x = 388.50 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.98x = 36,682.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,682.17/258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.64

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