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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.60, 356.64 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.60, 356.64 and 202.74 is: 279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.60 : 356.64 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.60/356.64 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.60x = 356.64 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.60x = 72,305.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,305.19/258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.60

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