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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.14, 386.25 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.14, 386.25 and 155.49 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.14 : 386.25 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.14/386.25 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.14x = 386.25 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.14x = 60,058.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,058.01/258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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