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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.77, 387.86 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.77, 387.86 and 114.19 is: 171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.77 : 387.86 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.77/387.86 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.77x = 387.86 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.77x = 44,288.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,288.19/258.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.15

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