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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.62, 387.64 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.62, 387.64 and 197.55 is: 296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.62 : 387.64 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.62/387.64 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.62x = 387.64 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.62x = 76,577.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,577.29/258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.11

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