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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.31, 355.48 and 195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.31, 355.48 and 195.13 is: 268.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.31 : 355.48 = 195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.31/355.48 = 195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.31x = 355.48 × 195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.31x = 69,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,364.81/258.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.53

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