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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.68, 387.66 and 207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.68, 387.66 and 207.10 is: 310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.68 : 387.66 = 207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.68/387.66 = 207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.68x = 387.66 × 207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.68x = 80,284.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,284.39/258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.36

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