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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.26, 385.96 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.26, 385.96 and 189.95 is: 283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.26 : 385.96 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.26/385.96 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.26x = 385.96 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.26x = 73,313.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,313.10/258.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.87

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