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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.26, 387.39 and 181.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.26, 387.39 and 181.37 is: 272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.26 : 387.39 = 181.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.26/387.39 = 181.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.26x = 387.39 × 181.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.26x = 70,260.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,260.92/258.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.06

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