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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.23, 356.13 and 202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.23, 356.13 and 202.87 is: 279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.23 : 356.13 = 202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.23/356.13 = 202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.23x = 356.13 × 202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.23x = 72,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,248.09/258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.78

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