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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.19, 386.47 and 188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.19, 386.47 and 188.63 is: 282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.19 : 386.47 = 188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.19/386.47 = 188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.19x = 386.47 × 188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.19x = 72,899.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,899.59/258.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.35

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