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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.10, 387.54 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.10, 387.54 and 204.22 is: 306.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.10 : 387.54 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.10/387.54 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.10x = 387.54 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.10x = 79,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,143.42/258.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.64

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