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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.64, 387.66 and 201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.64, 387.66 and 201.28 is: 301.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.64 : 387.66 = 201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.64/387.66 = 201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.64x = 387.66 × 201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.64x = 78,028.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,028.20/258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.69

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