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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.35, 356.60 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.35, 356.60 and 200.16 is: 276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.35 : 356.60 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.35/356.60 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.35x = 356.60 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.35x = 71,377.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,377.56/258.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.29

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