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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.52, 387.75 and 197.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.52, 387.75 and 197.77 is: 296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.52 : 387.75 = 197.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.52/387.75 = 197.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.52x = 387.75 × 197.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.52x = 76,685.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,685.32/258.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.63

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