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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.84, 387.68 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.84, 387.68 and 190.19 is: 284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.84 : 387.68 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.84/387.68 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.84x = 387.68 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.84x = 73,732.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,732.88/258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.86

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