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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.16, 356.07 and 202.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.16, 356.07 and 202.81 is: 279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.16 : 356.07 = 202.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.16/356.07 = 202.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.16x = 356.07 × 202.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.16x = 72,214.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,214.56/258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.73

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