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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.19, 356.30 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.19, 356.30 and 196.07 is: 270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.19 : 356.30 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.19/356.30 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.19x = 356.30 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.19x = 69,859.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,859.72/258.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.58

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