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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.72, 357.44 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.72, 357.44 and 206.88 is: 285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.72 : 357.44 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.72/357.44 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.72x = 357.44 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.72x = 73,947.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,947.19/258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.82

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