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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.49, 387.51 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.49, 387.51 and 189.92 is: 284.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.49 : 387.51 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.49/387.51 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.49x = 387.51 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.49x = 73,595.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,595.60/258.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.71

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