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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.53, 357.23 and 203.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.53, 357.23 and 203.69 is: 281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.53 : 357.23 = 203.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.53/357.23 = 203.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.53x = 357.23 × 203.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.53x = 72,761.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,761.37/258.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.45

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