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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.80, 388.20 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.80, 388.20 and 114.56 is: 171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.80 : 388.20 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.80/388.20 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.80x = 388.20 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.80x = 44,472.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,472.19/258.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.84

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