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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.62, 387 and 189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.62, 387 and 189.97 is: 284.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.62 : 387 = 189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.62/387 = 189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.62x = 387 × 189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.62x = 73,517.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,517.42/258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.27

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