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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.75, 388.17 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.75, 388.17 and 193.86 is: 290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.75 : 388.17 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.75/388.17 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.75x = 388.17 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.75x = 75,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,250.64/258.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.82

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