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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.08, 386.52 and 203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.08, 386.52 and 203.61 is: 304.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.08 : 386.52 = 203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.08/386.52 = 203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.08x = 386.52 × 203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.08x = 78,698.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,698.57/258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.94

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