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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.23, 386.97 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.23, 386.97 and 189.44 is: 283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.23 : 386.97 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.23/386.97 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.23x = 386.97 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.23x = 73,304.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,304.71/258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.87

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