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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.68, 356.82 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.68, 356.82 and 209.56 is: 289.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.68 : 356.82 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.68/356.82 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.68x = 356.82 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.68x = 74,775.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,775.20/258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.06

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