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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.60, 387.96 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.60, 387.96 and 114.27 is: 171.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.60 : 387.96 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.60/387.96 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.60x = 387.96 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.60x = 44,332.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,332.19/258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.43

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