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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.33, 387.50 and 114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.33, 387.50 and 114.01 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.33 : 387.50 = 114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.33/387.50 = 114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.33x = 387.50 × 114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.33x = 44,178.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,178.30/258.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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