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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.40, 386.64 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.40, 386.64 and 197.44 is: 295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.40 : 386.64 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.40/386.64 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.40x = 386.64 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.40x = 76,338.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,338.20/258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.43

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