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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.58, 356.61 and 205.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.58, 356.61 and 205.73 is: 283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.58 : 356.61 = 205.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.58/356.61 = 205.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.58x = 356.61 × 205.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.58x = 73,365.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,365.38/258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.72

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