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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.95, 388.11 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.95, 388.11 and 114.50 is: 171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.95 : 388.11 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.95/388.11 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.95x = 388.11 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.95x = 44,438.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,438.60/258.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.61

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