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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.09, 385.93 and 188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.09, 385.93 and 188.90 is: 282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.09 : 385.93 = 188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.09/385.93 = 188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.09x = 385.93 × 188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.09x = 72,901.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,901.93/258.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.47

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