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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.08, 386.97 and 206.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.08, 386.97 and 206.57 is: 309.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.08 : 386.97 = 206.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.08/386.97 = 206.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.08x = 386.97 × 206.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.08x = 79,936.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,936.39/258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.73

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