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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.69, 356.61 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.69, 356.61 and 196.74 is: 271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.69 : 356.61 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.69/356.61 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.69x = 356.61 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.69x = 70,159.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,159.45/258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.21

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