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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.71, 388.26 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.71, 388.26 and 190.41 is: 285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.71 : 388.26 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.71/388.26 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.71x = 388.26 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.71x = 73,928.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,928.59/258.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.76

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