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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.29, 386.99 and 193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.29, 386.99 and 193.15 is: 289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.29 : 386.99 = 193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.29/386.99 = 193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.29x = 386.99 × 193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.29x = 74,747.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,747.12/258.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.39

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