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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.77, 357.47 and 206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.77, 357.47 and 206.66 is: 285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.77 : 357.47 = 206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.77/357.47 = 206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.77x = 357.47 × 206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.77x = 73,871.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,871.93/258.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.48

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