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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.02, 356.72 and 199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.02, 356.72 and 199.20 is: 275.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.02 : 356.72 = 199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.02/356.72 = 199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.02x = 356.72 × 199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.02x = 71,057.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,057.63/258.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.40

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