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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.16, 386.54 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.16, 386.54 and 189.16 is: 283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.16 : 386.54 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.16/386.54 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.16x = 386.54 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.16x = 73,115.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,115.03/258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.22

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