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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.15, 355.83 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.15, 355.83 and 202.80 is: 279.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.15 : 355.83 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.15/355.83 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.15x = 355.83 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.15x = 72,162.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,162.32/258.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.54

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