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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.30, 356.40 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.30, 356.40 and 196.02 is: 270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.30 : 356.40 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.30/356.40 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.30x = 356.40 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.30x = 69,861.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,861.53/258.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.47

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