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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.09, 386.59 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.09, 386.59 and 206.46 is: 309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.09 : 386.59 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.09/386.59 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.09x = 386.59 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.09x = 79,815.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,815.37/258.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.25

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