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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.16, 356.52 and 206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.16, 356.52 and 206.80 is: 285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.16 : 356.52 = 206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.16/356.52 = 206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.16x = 356.52 × 206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.16x = 73,728.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,728.34/258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.59

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