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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.36, 387.64 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.36, 387.64 and 181.14 is: 271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.36 : 387.64 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.36/387.64 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.36x = 387.64 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.36x = 70,217.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,217.11/258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.78

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