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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.10, 355.89 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.10, 355.89 and 198.96 is: 274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.10 : 355.89 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.10/355.89 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.10x = 355.89 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.10x = 70,807.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,807.87/258.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.34

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