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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.04, 386.65 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.04, 386.65 and 200.40 is: 300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.04 : 386.65 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.04/386.65 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.04x = 386.65 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.04x = 77,484.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,484.66/258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.28

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