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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.57, 356.30 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.57, 356.30 and 199.56 is: 274.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.57 : 356.30 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.57/356.30 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.57x = 356.30 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.57x = 71,103.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,103.23/258.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.99

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