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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.49, 386.92 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.49, 386.92 and 204.22 is: 305.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.49 : 386.92 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.49/386.92 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.49x = 386.92 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.49x = 79,016.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,016.80/258.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.69

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