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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.07, 355.84 and 205.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.07, 355.84 and 205.51 is: 283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.07 : 355.84 = 205.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.07/355.84 = 205.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.07x = 355.84 × 205.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.07x = 73,128.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,128.68/258.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.37

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