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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.74, 388.14 and 195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.74, 388.14 and 195.02 is: 292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.74 : 388.14 = 195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.74/388.14 = 195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.74x = 388.14 × 195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.74x = 75,695.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,695.06/258.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.55

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