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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.28, 356.78 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.28, 356.78 and 209.76 is: 289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.28 : 356.78 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.28/356.78 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.28x = 356.78 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.28x = 74,838.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,838.17/258.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.76

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