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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.89, 388.33 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.89, 388.33 and 114.62 is: 171.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.89 : 388.33 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.89/388.33 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.89x = 388.33 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.89x = 44,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,508.16/258.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.92

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