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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.24, 388.24 and 197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.24, 388.24 and 197.36 is: 296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.24 : 388.24 = 197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.24/388.24 = 197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.24x = 388.24 × 197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.24x = 76,623.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,623.05/258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.71

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