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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.02, 386.52 and 193.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.02, 386.52 and 193.13 is: 289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.02 : 386.52 = 193.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.02/386.52 = 193.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.02x = 386.52 × 193.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.02x = 74,648.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,648.61/258.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.31

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