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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.66, 356.40 and 206.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.66, 356.40 and 206.21 is: 284.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.66 : 356.40 = 206.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.66/356.40 = 206.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.66x = 356.40 × 206.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.66x = 73,494.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,494.14/258.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.13

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