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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.65, 356.98 and 203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.65, 356.98 and 203.80 is: 281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.65 : 356.98 = 203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.65/356.98 = 203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.65x = 356.98 × 203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.65x = 72,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,752.46/258.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.27

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