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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.52, 357.22 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.52, 357.22 and 203.68 is: 281.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.52 : 357.22 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.52/357.22 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.52x = 357.22 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.52x = 72,758.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,758.57/258.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.44

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