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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.39, 356.40 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.39, 356.40 and 203.04 is: 280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.39 : 356.40 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.39/356.40 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.39x = 356.40 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.39x = 72,363.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,363.46/258.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.06

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