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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.33, 387.77 and 155.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.33, 387.77 and 155.87 is: 233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.33 : 387.77 = 155.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.33/387.77 = 155.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.33x = 387.77 × 155.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.33x = 60,441.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,441.71/258.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.97

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