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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.10, 386.99 and 246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.10, 386.99 and 246.86 is: 370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.10 : 386.99 = 246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.10/386.99 = 246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.10x = 386.99 × 246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.10x = 95,531.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,531.56/258.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.14

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