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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.54, 387.60 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.54, 387.60 and 190.44 is: 285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.54 : 387.60 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.54/387.60 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.54x = 387.60 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.54x = 73,814.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,814.54/258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.51

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