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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.66, 388.32 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.66, 388.32 and 204.60 is: 307.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.66 : 388.32 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.66/388.32 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.66x = 388.32 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.66x = 79,450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,450.27/258.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.16

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