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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.59, 387.34 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.59, 387.34 and 206.96 is: 309.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.59 : 387.34 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.59/387.34 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.59x = 387.34 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.59x = 80,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,161.43/258.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.99

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