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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.52, 356.56 and 196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.52, 356.56 and 196.36 is: 270.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.52 : 356.56 = 196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.52/356.56 = 196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.52x = 356.56 × 196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.52x = 70,014.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,014.12/258.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.83

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