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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.41, 386.73 and 197.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.41, 386.73 and 197.19 is: 295.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.41 : 386.73 = 197.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.41/386.73 = 197.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.41x = 386.73 × 197.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.41x = 76,259.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,259.29/258.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.12

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