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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.71, 387.75 and 198.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.71, 387.75 and 198.10 is: 296.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.71 : 387.75 = 198.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.71/387.75 = 198.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.71x = 387.75 × 198.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.71x = 76,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,811.34/258.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.90

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