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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.57, 387.36 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.57, 387.36 and 206.96 is: 310.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.57 : 387.36 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.57/387.36 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.57x = 387.36 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.57x = 80,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,166.09/258.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.04

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