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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.27, 386.82 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.27, 386.82 and 196.62 is: 294.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.27 : 386.82 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.27/386.82 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.27x = 386.82 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.27x = 76,056.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,056.55/258.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.48

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