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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.27, 386.79 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.27, 386.79 and 196.92 is: 294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.27 : 386.79 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.27/386.79 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.27x = 386.79 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.27x = 76,166.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,166.69/258.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.91

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