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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.48, 356.88 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.48, 356.88 and 200.64 is: 277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.48 : 356.88 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.48/356.88 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.48x = 356.88 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.48x = 71,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,604.40/258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.02

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