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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.80, 387.96 and 193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.80, 387.96 and 193.72 is: 290.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.80 : 387.96 = 193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.80/387.96 = 193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.80x = 387.96 × 193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.80x = 75,155.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,155.61/258.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.40

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