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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.16, 387.55 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.16, 387.55 and 204.10 is: 306.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.16 : 387.55 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.16/387.55 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.16x = 387.55 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.16x = 79,098.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,098.96/258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.40

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