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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.09, 355.94 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.09, 355.94 and 205.58 is: 283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.09 : 355.94 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.09/355.94 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.09x = 355.94 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.09x = 73,171.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,171.34/258.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.51

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