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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.08, 355.47 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.08, 355.47 and 195.31 is: 269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.08 : 355.47 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.08/355.47 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.08x = 355.47 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.08x = 69,425.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,425.07/258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.01

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