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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.16, 387.24 and 207.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.16, 387.24 and 207.13 is: 310.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.16 : 387.24 = 207.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.16/387.24 = 207.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.16x = 387.24 × 207.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.16x = 80,209.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,209.02/258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.70

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