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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.60, 387.28 and 193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.60, 387.28 and 193.53 is: 289.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.60 : 387.28 = 193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.60/387.28 = 193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.60x = 387.28 × 193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.60x = 74,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,950.30/258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.83

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