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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.63, 356.79 and 196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.63, 356.79 and 196.75 is: 271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.63 : 356.79 = 196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.63/356.79 = 196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.63x = 356.79 × 196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.63x = 70,198.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,198.43/258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.42

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