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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.60, 387.54 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.60, 387.54 and 194.40 is: 291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.60 : 387.54 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.60/387.54 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.60x = 387.54 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.60x = 75,337.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,337.78/258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.33

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