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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.81, 356.67 and 200.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.81, 356.67 and 200.49 is: 276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.81 : 356.67 = 200.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.81/356.67 = 200.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.81x = 356.67 × 200.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.81x = 71,508.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,508.77/258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.30

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