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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.20, 356.16 and 199.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.20, 356.16 and 199.10 is: 274.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.20 : 356.16 = 199.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.20/356.16 = 199.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.20x = 356.16 × 199.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.20x = 70,913.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,913.09/258.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.65

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