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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.65, 387.72 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.65, 387.72 and 190.08 is: 284.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.65 : 387.72 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.65/387.72 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.65x = 387.72 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.65x = 73,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,697.82/258.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.94

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