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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.30, 387.51 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.30, 387.51 and 197.55 is: 296.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.30 : 387.51 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.30/387.51 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.30x = 387.51 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.30x = 76,552.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,552.60/258.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.37

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