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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.50, 357.17 and 203.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.50, 357.17 and 203.67 is: 281.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.50 : 357.17 = 203.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.50/357.17 = 203.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.50x = 357.17 × 203.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.50x = 72,743.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,743.80/258.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.41

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