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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.40, 356.16 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.40, 356.16 and 196.16 is: 270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.40 : 356.16 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.40/356.16 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.40x = 356.16 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.40x = 69,864.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,864.35/258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.37

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