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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.09, 388.32 and 96.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.09, 388.32 and 96.58 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.09 : 388.32 = 96.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.09/388.32 = 96.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.09x = 388.32 × 96.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.09x = 37,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,503.95/259.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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