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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.28, 386.82 and 203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.28, 386.82 and 203.80 is: 305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.28 : 386.82 = 203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.28/386.82 = 203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.28x = 386.82 × 203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.28x = 78,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,833.92/258.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.23

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