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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.58, 387.87 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.58, 387.87 and 197.22 is: 295.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.58 : 387.87 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.58/387.87 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.58x = 387.87 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.58x = 76,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,495.72/258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.83

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