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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.40, 387 and 193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.40, 387 and 193.48 is: 289.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.40 : 387 = 193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.40/387 = 193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.40x = 387 × 193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.40x = 74,876.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,876.76/258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.77

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