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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.23, 386.74 and 203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.23, 386.74 and 203.96 is: 305.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.23 : 386.74 = 203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.23/386.74 = 203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.23x = 386.74 × 203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.23x = 78,879.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,879.49/258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.46

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