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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.64, 387.41 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.64, 387.41 and 189.18 is: 283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.64 : 387.41 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.64/387.41 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.64x = 387.41 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.64x = 73,290.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,290.22/258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.37

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