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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 356.08 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 356.08 and 195.92 is: 270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 356.08 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/356.08 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 356.08 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 69,763.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,763.19/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.40

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