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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.09, 386.52 and 209.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.09, 386.52 and 209.89 is: 314.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.09 : 386.52 = 209.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.09/386.52 = 209.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.09x = 386.52 × 209.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.09x = 81,126.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,126.68/258.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.33

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