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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.96, 388.52 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.96, 388.52 and 114.64 is: 172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.96 : 388.52 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.96/388.52 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.96x = 388.52 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.96x = 44,539.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,539.93/258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.00

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