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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.23, 386.50 and 189.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.23, 386.50 and 189.73 is: 283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.23 : 386.50 = 189.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.23/386.50 = 189.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.23x = 386.50 × 189.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.23x = 73,330.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,330.65/258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.97

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